CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the missile USA jointly launched with Australia recently?
A
MAA.... 1 A
B
Velvet Glove
C
AVMT - 300
D
Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation Program (HIFiRE)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The AGM-130 is a powered air-to-surface missile designed for high-and low-altitude strikes at standoff ranges against a variety of targets. Carrying forward the modular concept of the GBU-15 guided weapon system, the AGM-130 employs a rocket motor for extended range and an altimeter for altitude control.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) program is a joint DARPA/U.S. Air Force (USAF) effort that seeks to develop and demonstrate critical technologies to enable an effective and affordable air-launched hypersonic cruise missile.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tomahawk (/ˈtɒməhɔːk/) Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is a long-range, all-weather, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile that is primarily used by the United States Navy and Royal Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Australian Government has announced the purchase of 20 Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), and associated hardware, for an estimated cost of US$385 million (A$558 million).

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