Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on September 22, 2024, at Biden’s residence in Delaware, discussing key issues including the MQ-9B Predator drone deal and the establishment of a semiconductor plant in Kolkata.
The MQ-9B Predator drone deal involves the procurement of 31 General Atomics MQ-9B drones, 16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian, to enhance India’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. These drones boast advanced features such as stealth operation, high-altitude flying, and lengthy mission deployment.
[news_related_post]The semiconductor plant in Kolkata will focus on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, telecommunications, and green energy applications. This collaboration between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force is expected to create high-quality jobs in both countries and enhance research and development in chip manufacturing. Additionally, President Biden expressed support for India’s permanent membership in the UN Security Council, commending PM Modi’s efforts in promoting peace and humanitarian support in Ukraine.
