(a) whether the Government has signed agreement with the United States of America (USA) and Israel for purchase of drones;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to deploy Predator Avenger drones from USA in border areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)
(a) & (b): Contracts have been signed for capital procurement of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from Israeli vendors. No contract has been signed with the United States of America for such procurement. Contracts are signed as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP).
(c) & (d): Divulging details would not be in the interest of national security.
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