US keen on drone deal progress with India during PM Modi’s meeting with Joe Biden

News Snapshot:

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to receive a grand welcome in Washington DC next week, President Joe Biden is keen to see progress on a proposed deal for India procuring at least 18 armed MQ-9 Predator B drones from the General Atomics of the United States. New Delhi is likely to seek an extension of the lease for the two Sea Guardians – the unarmed version of the MQ-9 Predator B drones used for surveillance – the Indian Navy had received from the General Atomics of the US. Also Read: Through PM Modi's visit, US looks to convey India-US...