Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM)

Captive flight trials of anti-radiation missile soon

Question: Captive flight trials of an advanced, state-of-the-art Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM) by DRDO are planned for-
(a) April-May 2016
(b) March-April 2016
(c) May-June 2016
(d) June-July 2016
Ans (a)
Related facts:

  • Captive flight trials of an advanced, state-of-the-art Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM) are planned for April-May 2016
  • The air-to-surface tactical missile being developed by Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL).
  • This can target the enemy’s air defense capabilities by attacking radars and communication facilities.
  • The range of the missile is 100 to 125 km and it will be mounted on combat aircraft Sukhoi (Su-30) and Tejas-Light Combat Aircraft.
  • During the captive flight trials, DRDO scientists will assess the capabilities of the seeker, navigation and control system besides evaluating structural capability and aerodynamic vibrations.
  • The missile is expected to be deployed on Su-30 and Tejas light combat aircraft.
  • Currently, some countries including the US and Germany are only having anti-radiation missile.

Reference:
http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo///pub/npc/2016/february/din-18Feb2016.pdf
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/captive-flight-trials-of-antiradiation-missile-soon/article8245955.ece
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsindia-to-commence-captive-flight-trials-of-its-anti-radiation-missile-4816656
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/drdo-soon-begin-trials-anti-radiation-missile-667326