CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NASAMS-II?
A
An advanced air defence system
B
A new technology to treat cancer
C
Government’s step for blockchain technology
D
Cyber technology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NASAMS: National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System | Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

Detailed explanation-2: -NASAMS In Ukraine Very Effective The air defense system uses AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles modified for ground launch with an engagement range of around 30 kilometers. It is a point defense system to fend off attacks on high-value targets from drones, helicopters, cruise missiles, and aircraft.

Detailed explanation-3: -NASAMS Use to the United States, Norway, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands, Oman, Lithuania, Indonesia, Australia, Qatar, Hungary, and one undisclosed country employ NASAMS for homeland defense and defense of other critical assets.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NASAMS uses Raytheon MPQ-64F1 Sentinel high-resolution, 3D pencil beam surveillance radar, which detects and tracks targets. The system is also fitted with a passive electro-optic and infrared sensor, hard-real-time communication network, and an embedded and standalone mission planning tool.

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