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World's first drone AWACS takes flight: What MQ-9B's new radar means for India
Published 19 June 2026 ยท india
Sweden's Saab has teamed up with General Atomics from the US to achieve a major milestone: the successful testing of the MQ-9B drone featuring cutting-edge
Sweden's Saab has teamed up with General Atomics from the US to achieve a major milestone: the successful testing of the MQ-9B drone featuring cutting-edge early warning radar technology. This development could redefine aerial surveillance operations, making it more accessible for countries, particularly India, which face vast border and maritime security challenges.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 1:14 PM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Sweden's Saab has teamed up with General Atomics from the US to achieve a major milestone: the successful testing of the MQ-9B drone featuring cutting-edge early warning radar technology.
This development could redefine aerial surveillance operations, making it more accessible for countries, particularly India, which face vast border and maritime security challenges.