CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -“The test firing at Goa completed a series of missile trials to validate its performance under extremely challenging scenarios.

Detailed explanation-2: -The next-gen missile is expected to make first flight in two years, says official. In few years from now, the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will be able to carry and launch the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tejas weapon suite consists of I-Derby ER and Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missiles and R-73, Python-5 and ASRAAM close combat missiles. The Tejas has an internal 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 twin-barreled autocannon under the starboard side air-intake.

Detailed explanation-4: -Egypt. The Egyptian Air Force’s intetntion to purchase the Tejas was first announced during the 2021 Dubai Air Show.

Detailed explanation-5: -The US, Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines are among six countries, which have shown interest in India’s Tejas aircraft while Malaysia has already shortlisted the jet under its acquisition programme, the government said on Friday.