US drone sales to India: Biden admin says routinely consult with members of Congress to address any ‘questions’ before formal notification

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The US did not comment on a media report that it has put a hold on the proposed sale of 31 armed drones to India under a USD 3 billion deal but said it routinely consults with members of the Congress to address any “questions” over the arms transfer process before a formal notification, which is still pending. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller also said the proposed mega drone deal announced during the historic State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi here last June offers significant potential to further advance bilateral strategic technology cooperation and military cooperation in the region....