Question: Recently, for manufacturing and assembling of which of the following amphibious plane, contract was signed between the Mahindra Defense System and ShinMaywa Industries Limited, Japan?
(a) ShinMaywa US-1
(b) ShinMaywa US-2
(c) ShinMaywa US-3
(d) ShinMaywa US-5
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On April 11th, 2018, the agreement was signed between Mahindra Defense Systems (a part of Mahindra Group) and ShinMaywa Industries of Japan for manufacturing and assembling of Amphibious Aircraft ShinMaywa US-2.
- During the Defense Expo 2018 at Thiruvadanthai near Chennai, Documents were formally exchanged between SP Shukla, President of Mahindra (Aerospace and Defense) and ShinMaywa Industries Director Yasuo Kawanishi.
- Mahindra Defense System is committed to assimilating technology for large amphibious planes in India.
- Under this MoU, the two companies will develop strategic partnership.
- This is a versatile plane which is suitable for Indian conditions.
- It has been developed by the Japanese Marine Defense Forces for the rescue operations in remote islands, search and protection of other economic zones.