General Atomics
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India Signs ₹1,943-Crore Deal With General Atomics For 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones
India has secured a significant advancement in maritime domain awareness with the signing of a ₹1,943-crore agreement with General Atomics. This deal leases two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) RPAS to the Indian Navy, providing enhanced real-time surveillance capabilities. The acquisition underscores a commitment to bolstering naval power and underscores the increasing importance of integrated data ecosystems for regional security. This development follows ongoing strategic dialogues, as highlighted in our coverage of India’s submarine acquisition efforts, "India Nears ₹70,000-Crore Submarine Deal With Germany."
USS John F Kennedy Begins Sea Trials as Trump Orders Steam Catapults for Next Aircraft Carrier
The USS John F. Kennedy commenced acceptance sea trials, marking a significant milestone in the program’s progression. Concurrently, President Trump has directed the Navy to revert to steam catapults for the future USS Doris Miller, reversing the previous implementation of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS). This directive follows a broader review of naval shipbuilding practices, as detailed in a recent memorandum. For further context on related maritime developments, see our report on a recent incident at a Chinese shipyard.