General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, an affiliate of San Diego, CA-based General Atomics, opened an office in New Delhi..
Pratesh Gandhi, a veteran Naval Aviator will serve as director of India Strategic Development with responsibilities for General Atomics in India. “We are looking forward to fostering new opportunities for collaboration to advance critical systems and technologies for Indian defense applications,” said Linden P. Blue, CEO of General Atomics Aeronautical System.
General Atomics is working with both governments to ‘provide India with a variety of systems and technologies supporting national defense, including General Atomics’ MQ-9B Sea Guardian, and electromagnetic aircraft launch and recover systems (EMALS) for Indian aircraft carriers.”
The United States and Indian governments have pledged to deepen defense and security cooperation, and to work together on advanced defense equipment and technology at a level commensurate with that of the closest allies and partners of the United States.
