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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For the purchase of around 4, 500 Spike missiles, India is set to sign a Rupee.3, 400-crore deal with
A
Russia
B
Israel
C
France
D
Japan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Total 85 Spike-LR/ER and 110 Spike-NLOS missiles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spike NLOS is a multi-purpose, electro-optical/infrared missile system. Its advanced rocket motor provides capability to reach ranges up to 32 kilometers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name Spike would be familiar to people in India: It is a family of Israeli anti-tank missiles, with the variants primarily differing in range. The Indian Army has inducted a man-portable variant of the Spike, which can destroy tanks and bunkers up to four kilometres away.

Detailed explanation-4: -Javelin’s outstanding performance comes at a cost. According to the U.S. Army’s 2023 budget for missile procurement, the cost for a single Javelin all-up round – that is, one missile – is $197, 884. That’s only slightly cheaper than a new 2022 Ferrari Roma, and more than enough for older models.

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