Question : What is the name of recently inducted advanced anti-torpedo decoy system in the Indian Navy?
(a) Maareech
(b) garun
(c)Shark
(d) None of the above
Answer : (a)
Related facts
Context
- The Indian Navy has recently (June, 2020) inducted an advanced anti-torpedo decoy system.
Characteristics
- ‘Maareech’ has been designed and developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and it is capable of detecting, locating and neutralizing incoming torpedo.
It is capable of being fired from all frontline warships.
Significance
- This induction not only stands testimony to the joint resolve of the Indian Navy and DRDO towards indigenous development of Defence technology, but has also given a major fillip to the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and the country’s resolve to become ‘Atmanirbhar’ in niche technology.
- Bharat Electronics Limited, a Defence PSU, would undertake the production of this decoy system.
By — Pankaj Pandey
Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1634460
http://ddnews.gov.in/national/navy-inducts-indigenously-developed-torpedo-decoy-system