With Eye On China, India May Buy 'Unarmed' Guardian Drone From US
India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday September 24, 2017
When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis flies out to New Delhi later today, his top priority will be to try and ensure that the new India-US "major defence partnership" ends up being more than a talk-shop on strategic issues of mutual concern.
Pakistan Expresses Concern Over US Selling Guardian Drones To India
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017
Pakistan today expressed concern over the sale of 22 Guardian drones to India by the US and said it would result in strategic imbalance in the region. Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, during his weekly media briefing, highlighted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in June, a major deal for sale of Guardian unmanne...
Sale Of Drones Worth $2 Billion To 'Cement' India-US Bilateral Ties
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017
The US decision to sell 22 Sea Guardian drones to India at an estimated cost of USD 2 billion will create around 2,000 jobs in the US and "cement" bilateral ties, an American executive involved in the deal has said.
'Cease All Use': United States Says No To Chinese-Made Drones Over Cyber Concerns
World News | Reuters | Saturday August 5, 2017
An Aug. 2 Army memo posted online and verified by Reuters applies to all DJI drones and systems that use DJI components or software. It requires service members to "cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries/storage media and secure equipment for follow-on direction."
Drones, Self-Driving Bots With Artificial Intelligence May Help Secure US Borders
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 10, 2017
Scientists in the US are developing a system of robotic drones and land vehicles integrated with artificial intelligence that may help security forces better monitor the country's border.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Donald Trump, US Clears $2 Billion Drone Deal
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 27, 2017
The US has cleared the sale of predator Guardian drones to India, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged today to deepen their defence and security cooperation.
US Defence Secretary James Mattis Calls On Prime Minister Narendra Modi In Washington
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 26, 2017
US Defence Secretary James Mattis called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington today amid reports that America will sell 22 Guardian drones to India to bolster its surveillance and intelligence gathering capabilities.
'Budding Romance Or One-Night Stand?': Foreign Media On PM Narendra Modi-Donald Trump
Opinion | Josh Rogin, The Washington Post | Monday June 26, 2017
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would seem to be kindred spirits. But despite a lot of sweet talk as Modi arrived in Washington for a White House meeting Monday, the question remains whether his dalliance with Trump will be a one-night stand or will blossom into a full-on romance.
Drone Deal Likely To Be Announced In India-US Joint Statement: 10 Points
India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Monday June 26, 2017
A $2 billion deal for the US-based General Atomics to supply unarmed drones to India could be notified to the US Congress on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six-hour meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington today, and an announcement could be made in the joint statement that will follow. At the series of meetings today, the ...
Ahead Of PM's Visit, US Sees No Threat To Pak From Arms Deal With India
India News | Reuters | Saturday June 24, 2017
With the United States expected to authorise India's purchase of naval drones, a senior White House official cautioned on Friday that any US military transfer to India would not represent a threat to its neighbour Pakistan.
Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit, US Approves Sale Of 22 Guardian Unmanned Drones To India: Report
India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday June 23, 2017
India is pushing for US approval of its request to buy a naval variant of the Predator drone, officials said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump for the first time.
Use Of 'Weaponized' Drones By ISIS Spurs Terrorism Fears
World News | Joby Warrick, The Washington Post | Wednesday February 22, 2017
Late last month, a pair of Islamic State fighters in desert camouflage climbed to the top of a river bluff in northern Iraq to demonstrate an important new weapon: a small drone, about six feet wide with swept wings and a small bomb tucked in its fuselage.
Drones Used to Deliver Hot Food, Medicines in US
Press Trust of India | Thursday December 22, 2016
A US-based drone delivery service has completed its first month in operation, successfully sending over-the-counter medicines, hot food items and cold beverages to customers' homes using GPS-enabled autonomous flying vehicles.
China Has Returned Seized Unmanned Underwater Drone: United States
World News | Associated Press | Tuesday December 20, 2016
The Pentagon says China has returned the unmanned underwater drone the Chinese Navy seized last week.
Made In India Rustom-2 Drone Flies High In First Test: 10 Points
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday November 17, 2016
Giving a big push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India plan, a new version of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully completed a test flight today. The Tapas 201 or Rustom-2 comes seven years after Rustom-1 and it is on par with US drones in its category.
With Eye On China, India May Buy 'Unarmed' Guardian Drone From US
India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday September 24, 2017
When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis flies out to New Delhi later today, his top priority will be to try and ensure that the new India-US "major defence partnership" ends up being more than a talk-shop on strategic issues of mutual concern.
Pakistan Expresses Concern Over US Selling Guardian Drones To India
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017
Pakistan today expressed concern over the sale of 22 Guardian drones to India by the US and said it would result in strategic imbalance in the region. Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, during his weekly media briefing, highlighted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in June, a major deal for sale of Guardian unmanne...
Sale Of Drones Worth $2 Billion To 'Cement' India-US Bilateral Ties
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017
The US decision to sell 22 Sea Guardian drones to India at an estimated cost of USD 2 billion will create around 2,000 jobs in the US and "cement" bilateral ties, an American executive involved in the deal has said.
'Cease All Use': United States Says No To Chinese-Made Drones Over Cyber Concerns
World News | Reuters | Saturday August 5, 2017
An Aug. 2 Army memo posted online and verified by Reuters applies to all DJI drones and systems that use DJI components or software. It requires service members to "cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries/storage media and secure equipment for follow-on direction."
Drones, Self-Driving Bots With Artificial Intelligence May Help Secure US Borders
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 10, 2017
Scientists in the US are developing a system of robotic drones and land vehicles integrated with artificial intelligence that may help security forces better monitor the country's border.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Donald Trump, US Clears $2 Billion Drone Deal
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 27, 2017
The US has cleared the sale of predator Guardian drones to India, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged today to deepen their defence and security cooperation.
US Defence Secretary James Mattis Calls On Prime Minister Narendra Modi In Washington
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 26, 2017
US Defence Secretary James Mattis called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington today amid reports that America will sell 22 Guardian drones to India to bolster its surveillance and intelligence gathering capabilities.
'Budding Romance Or One-Night Stand?': Foreign Media On PM Narendra Modi-Donald Trump
Opinion | Josh Rogin, The Washington Post | Monday June 26, 2017
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would seem to be kindred spirits. But despite a lot of sweet talk as Modi arrived in Washington for a White House meeting Monday, the question remains whether his dalliance with Trump will be a one-night stand or will blossom into a full-on romance.
Drone Deal Likely To Be Announced In India-US Joint Statement: 10 Points
India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Monday June 26, 2017
A $2 billion deal for the US-based General Atomics to supply unarmed drones to India could be notified to the US Congress on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's six-hour meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington today, and an announcement could be made in the joint statement that will follow. At the series of meetings today, the ...
Ahead Of PM's Visit, US Sees No Threat To Pak From Arms Deal With India
India News | Reuters | Saturday June 24, 2017
With the United States expected to authorise India's purchase of naval drones, a senior White House official cautioned on Friday that any US military transfer to India would not represent a threat to its neighbour Pakistan.
Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit, US Approves Sale Of 22 Guardian Unmanned Drones To India: Report
India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday June 23, 2017
India is pushing for US approval of its request to buy a naval variant of the Predator drone, officials said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump for the first time.
Use Of 'Weaponized' Drones By ISIS Spurs Terrorism Fears
World News | Joby Warrick, The Washington Post | Wednesday February 22, 2017
Late last month, a pair of Islamic State fighters in desert camouflage climbed to the top of a river bluff in northern Iraq to demonstrate an important new weapon: a small drone, about six feet wide with swept wings and a small bomb tucked in its fuselage.
Drones Used to Deliver Hot Food, Medicines in US
Press Trust of India | Thursday December 22, 2016
A US-based drone delivery service has completed its first month in operation, successfully sending over-the-counter medicines, hot food items and cold beverages to customers' homes using GPS-enabled autonomous flying vehicles.
China Has Returned Seized Unmanned Underwater Drone: United States
World News | Associated Press | Tuesday December 20, 2016
The Pentagon says China has returned the unmanned underwater drone the Chinese Navy seized last week.
Made In India Rustom-2 Drone Flies High In First Test: 10 Points
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Thursday November 17, 2016
Giving a big push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India plan, a new version of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully completed a test flight today. The Tapas 201 or Rustom-2 comes seven years after Rustom-1 and it is on par with US drones in its category.
Consumer Drone Business Stumbles, but Commercial Markets Beckon
Reuters | Saturday November 12, 2016
While many drone-makers overestimated demand from hobbyists, they now see big opportunities selling to businesses under newly relaxed US regulations.
Donald Trump's Election Unlikely To Delay Predator Drone Sale To India
India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Thursday November 10, 2016
Talks between the United States and India for the sale of state-of-the-art Predator drones to the Indian armed forces are likely to remain unaffected by the results of the US elections, which will see the Republican leader Donald Trump being sworn in as President in January.
With Eye On Trump, India Tries To Hasten Big US Defence Deals: Report
India News | Agencies | Wednesday October 5, 2016
India is trying to hasten a deal with the United States to buy Predator drone aircraft for military surveillance before President Barack Obama leaves office, according to news agency Reuters, which cited unnamed government sources in Delhi.
UPS Launches US Drone Test Flights For Urgent Medical Deliveries
World News | Reuters | Friday September 23, 2016
United Parcel Service Inc said it began testing the use of drones for emergency deliveries of medical supplies this week with a flight in rural Massachusetts, which the company hopes will eventually lead to federal approval of drones as a regular delivery option.
Google Parent Alphabet Unit to Drop Burritos by Drone
Agence France-Presse | Friday September 9, 2016
"We want to learn how people feel when they're receiving a package by air, and taking someone's time and/or money changes things more than a little."
US Scientists Turn To Undersea Drones To Predict Hurricanes
World News | Associated Press | Thursday September 8, 2016
As Hermine worked its way up the East Coast, scientists deployed several underwater drones they say will help them better understand what sustains and strengthens hurricanes and tropical storms - and ultimately better protect life and property.
US Likely To Sell Guardian Drones To India: Sources
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 7, 2016
The US is likely to respond positively to India's request for 22 unarmed high-tech multi-mission Predator Guardian drones for maritime surveillance, especially in the Indian Ocean. The move comes after India was designated a 'major defence partner' of the US in June.
US Open Bids Farewell to Louis Armstrong Stadium After 39 Years
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 7, 2016
Louis Armstrong stadium has seen it all in its 39 years, from heavyweight duels involving Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg to even low-flying drones dropping in to cause panic
US Relaxes Rules on Use of Drones
The Washington Post | Monday August 29, 2016
US FAA rules phasing in on Monday will allow companies to fly small drones without a special waiver from the agency.
Newly Declassified Document Sheds Light On How President Approves Drone Strikes
World News | Karen DeYoung, The Washington Post | Sunday August 7, 2016
President Barack Obama must approve operational plans to target overseas terror suspects with drones or other weapons outside war zones, but in some cases does not sign off on specific strikes, according to newly-declassified administration guidelines.
Google Parent Alphabet Joins Drone Tests as US Considers New Rules
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 3, 2016
Alphabet's Project Wing will work at one of the six research centres set up by the Federal Aviation Administration for drone tests.
India Seeks To Purchase Patrol Drones From US
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 22, 2016
India has sent a letter of request (LoR) to the US seeking to purchase patrol drones for protection and vigilance of its maritime assets in the Indian Ocean, sources said.
US Unveils New Drone Policy For Civilian Use
World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 21, 2016
The US today unveiled a set of ground rules for the use of small commercial drones which will enable the safe expansion of a new generation of aviation technologies that will create jobs, enhance public safety and advance scientific inquiry.
India Gets Big Boost In Bid For Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
India News | Agencies | Tuesday June 7, 2016
The members of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), a key anti-proliferation grouping, have agreed to admit India, diplomats said, in a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he met President Barack Obama in Washington on Tuesday.
Drones Emerge From Shadows To Become Key Cog In US War Machine
World News | Reuters | Tuesday June 7, 2016
When US drones obliterated a car carrying Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour last month, it was the kind of targeted killing that unmanned aircraft are best known for.
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