After the 9/11 attacks in America, the then President George W. Bush declared war on terror against Afghanistan and Iraq in 2003. At that time, large-scale attacks were carried out in both these countries using Predator drones. These unmanned drones are also called Reaper drones. The US intelligence agency CIA and the Air Force first started using them against enemies. Their use started in 1995. These drones were used the most against terrorists in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Even NATO forces used it extensively. Now the advanced version of this Predator drone i.e. MQ-9B will also be a part of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy, the roadmap for whose deal has been prepared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in collaboration with US President Joe Biden. It is believed that this deal will be completely confirmed by October. Let us know the feats of this drone and how capable it will be in meeting the needs of India.
When 5000 terrorists hiding in Pakistan were killed
It is said about the Predator drone that it has found and killed terrorists hiding in Pakistan. Pakistani media also calls it a drone war. Between 2004 and 2018, the US intelligence agency CIA used Predator drones to kill 5,059 terrorists living in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. Terrorists like Afghanistan Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, Hakimullah Mehsud and Akhtar Mansoor were killed in this. This policy continued till the tenure of Barack Obama and President Donald Trump who came after him. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has also expressed his objection to this.
India will buy MQ-9B killer drone from America, the deal will gain momentum after talks between PM Modi and Biden, tension of China and Pakistan will increase
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What is the MQ-9B and why is it in such high demand?
The MQ-9B Predator drone is an unmanned drone or aircraft. These drones are operated remotely by two pilots on the ground. There are a total of two versions of the MQ-9B, named Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian. These drones can be launched from land, sky and sea. MQ-9B drones are also known as Predators because they are equipped with deadly weapons.
No country gets permission for this drone easily
Predator drones are used by the armies of Italy, Israel and Turkey. Due to its accurate striking capability, there is less loss of life and property, so this American drone is in great demand all over the world. However, it is not easily available to everyone. It can be given to any country only if the US Congress gives permission for it.
The Predator drone killed Baghdadi and Mohammed Atif
This Predator drone, which was the protector of the US Army, killed the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his military commander Mohammad Atif. All of them were killed in missile attacks carried out by drones. In January 2020, Iran's influential General Qasim Suleimani was blown up by this US drone. Apart from this, many leaders of Al Qaeda were also killed in attacks by Predator drones.
Monitoring the borders from a height of 50 thousand feet
According to General Atomics, the US company that makes the MQ-9B Predator drone, this Predator drone can monitor borders from a height of 50,000 feet. This drone moves at a high speed with an engine of 950 shaft horsepower (712 kW). According to the US firm, the Predator drone or Reaper is primarily designed for multi-mission intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance on land or sea.
Can fly in the sky for 40 hours continuously
This Predator drone can fly in the sky for 40 hours continuously. It can reach a speed of 442 kilometers at a time. It can attack its prey like an eagle. Its 66 feet long wings make it extremely lethal in the sky.
Can drop 1700 kg of bombs and missiles
There are two versions of the MQ-9B Predator drone. One is Sky Guardian and the other is Sea Guardian which keeps an eye on the sea. It can carry up to 1,746 kg of bombs and missiles. The missiles fitted in it are so accurate that it can destroy even enemies hiding in the forest. It can destroy targets located at very high altitudes on the ground. It can also attack at great depths in the sea.
The Predator has an infrared camera, which is its eye
The Predator drone is fitted with an infrared camera, which can easily detect enemies hiding in dense forests. It is capable of finding missing people even during a storm. It had found the body of a civilian lying at a height of 10,000 feet during one such storm. In America, such drones have so far completed 10 lakh hours of flight, which is a record.
Operation Anaconda wreaked havoc in the Taliban stronghold
While in Afghanistan, America had launched Operation Anaconda to kill Taliban terrorists. It was used in 2002 to kill Talibanis hiding in bunkers. At that time, even America's fighter planes like F-15 and F-16 had failed to destroy these bunkers. These Predator drones were very useful then.
So advanced, so powerful that the enemy started sweating.. then how did the American drone MQ-9B Sea Guardian crash in the Bay of Bengal, India sought a report
Russia's Orion will also challenge the Predator
Russian defence firm Kronstadt has developed the Orion drone, a 24-hour aerial intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance drone. It is equivalent to the US Predator drone. It has a flight range of 250 kilometres. Orion can not only track enemy aircraft but also destroy them with the help of its advanced avionics and precision ammunition.
Deal for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones between India and America
A deal worth Rs 25,887 crore (3.9 billion dollars) was signed between India and the US. Under this, the US will give India 31 high altitude long endurance drones. In this, the Indian Army and Air Force will get 8-8 Sky Guardian drones and the Indian Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones.
