Regarding government sources, the "Times of India" reported that India's Defense Procurement Board, headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, will review the draft agreement with the US on purchasing MQ-9 Reaper attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Thursday.
The intention to conclude a deal to purchase these drones for the Indian armed forces will be announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States in June.