Exclusive Interview: GA Global Chief Dr. Vivek Lall on India’s MQ-9B Deal, Make-in-India Push, L&T Partnership, and Future of Unmanned Warfare

In an interview, Dr. Vivek Lall of General Atomics discussed India’s MQ-9B programme, highlighting its role in enhancing ISR operations and industrial partnerships amid defense modernization. The USD 3-billion deal is underway, emphasizing “Make in India.” Opportunities in AI and cybersecurity signal deepening US-India defense collaboration, driven by technological advancements and local integration.