Israel Aerospace signs $50 Million Follow-Up Deal with Indian Navy

Israel Aerospace Signs
Question: Israel Aerospace had recently signed a deal with Indian Navy and MLD Shipyard to supply which of the following weapon?
(a) Radar
(b) Missile system
(c) Spice Bombs
(d) Bullet proof jackets
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
  • Israel Aerospace Industries, a state-owned defense contractor on 17th July, 2019 signed a $50 million follow-up contract with Indian Navy and India’s MDL Shipyard.
  • As per the contract Israel Aerospace Industries will supply complementary Naval MRSAM (medium range surface-to-air missile) systems to the Indian Navy and the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for its air defence system (ADS).
  • The agreement also involves a range of maintenance and other services for sub-systems of Israel Aerospace’s naval medium range surface-to-air missile.

Links:

https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/israel-inks-usd-50-mn-deal-with-india-to-supply-complementary-naval-mrsam-systems/story/365138.html

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/israel-aerospace-signs-50-million-follow-up-deal-with-indian-navy-2070950