Pak to obtain four armed drones from China; India likely to acquire Predator-B drones from US

NEW DELHI: Latest reports suggest that Pakistan might soon obtain four armed drones from China in order to protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and People's Liberation Army Navy's new base at Gwadar port. The supply of the drones comes ahead of China's plan to jointly produce 48 GJ-2 drones for Pakistan's air force.

Meanwhile, China's provocative actions in Ladakh and its latest plan to supply drones to Pakistan have prompted India to convey to the US its renewed interest in the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) armed Predator-B drone. The Predator-B drone is known to collect intelligence through surveillance and reconnaissance and can also destroy the target with missiles or laser-guided bombs.