Former Indian SecDef Sees MQ-9B Deal Boosting India’s MRO Prospects

Indian General Atomics MQ-9

India’s acquisition of MQ-9 Reaper drones could strengthen its prospects as a hub for defense MRO.

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India’s acquisition of 31 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9B Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones from the U.S. could boost the subcontinent’s status as a defense MRO hub, former Indian Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar said recently. “When the U.S. sells such advanced...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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