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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has signed a project agreement with India’s ministry of defence for the co-development of ALUAV?
A
Russia
B
USA
C
China
D
Indian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is United States. Ministry of Defence of India and the US Department of Defence have signed a Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV). It has been signed under the Joint Working Group Air Systems in the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a project agreement with the US Department of Defence for cooperation in the development of air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (ALUAV).

Detailed explanation-3: -Recently, the Indian Navy leased two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs from the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -India and the US have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) under the framework of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) by Air Force Research Laboratory, Indian Air Force, and Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Key Points. About the Project Agreement (PA): Aim: It aims towards design, development, demonstration, testing and evaluation of systems to co-develop an ALUAV prototype. The PA for the ALUAV fell under the Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation Memorandum of Agreement between MoD and US DoD.

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