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Pakistan Pursues Homegrown Drone to Counter India's MQ-9B Capability
India is bolstering its drone capabilities with a $203 million deal to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, bridging the gap until its larger fleet of 31 MQ-9Bs arrives. This move comes as Pakistan ramps up its own drone ambitions, seeking to counter India's growing aerial edge.
MQ-9 Reaper Tests Fire Laser-Guided Rockets
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has successfully tested the MQ-9 Reaper's firepower, flawlessly launching laser-guided rockets at various targets, including aerial ones, using a specialized launcher. The live-fire trials, conducted at the Nevada Test and Training Range, mark a significant milestone in the drone's air-to-ground capabilities.