The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said that the US State department gave the approval for the drones and related equipment worth $3.99 billion.

• The United States said it has approved the sale of 31 MQ9B drone sale to India.
• The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said that the US State department gave the approval for the drones and related equipment worth $3.99 billion. The agency added that it had also delivered the required certification notifying the Congress of the sale.
• While the Indian Navy will get 15 out of the 31 drones, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will get eight each of high altitude long endurance drones from the United States.