India's Navy chief says that a deal to buy 31 armed drones from the US is expected to be signed soon, according to local media reports.
The potential drone purchase is part of a potential $4 billion deal, and comes as western countries are eager for India to reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .
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