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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The US reaffirmed its determination to sell Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles and Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes worth $155 million to which of the following country?
A
India
B
China
C
Israel
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: The US has notified the Congress its plans to sell to India air-launched anti-ship missiles and lightweight torpedoes worth $155 million to enhance the latter’s deterrence capabilities against “regional threats” and boost its homeland defence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Danish RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II has a reported range of 187 miles (300 kilometers) and is capable of striking sea and land-based targets.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. It has a low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory with active radar guidance. The Harpoon missile is the world’s most successful anti-ship missile and is in service with the armed forces of more than 30 countries, according to Boeing.

Detailed explanation-4: -The AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) is a stealth anti-ship cruise missile developed for the United States Air Force and United States Navy by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

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