Question: Recently with which of the following countries India has signed Rs 1500 crore deal to acquire R-27 air to air missiles?
(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) USA
(d) Russia
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- India is now going to equip Su-30MKI combat aircraft of the IAF with Russian R-27air-to-air missiles. In this regard the government has signed Rs 1500 crore contract with Russia for the acquisition of R-27air-to-air missile.
- R-27 missiles, when fitted upon an aircraft like Su-30MKI gives additional capability to target enemy aircraft at long ranges.
- It should be known that R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia for its MIG and Sukhoi fighter jets.
- It is noticeable that the Pulwama attack completely changed the security perception in country.
- Keeping in mind this changed security scenario, the Central Government had given emergency powers to the three services to buy whatever equipment is required by them for safeguarding the borders with Pakistan.
- Rs 7,600 crore has been spent by the IAF under the emergency procurement route in procuring other missiles such as the Spice-2000, Strum Ataka ATGMs and a large number of spares.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-russia-sign-rs-1-500-crore-deal-for-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-used-by-su-30-119072901464_1.html
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-russia-sign-rs-1500-crore-deal-for-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-used-by-su-30/articleshow/70435782.cms