CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Public sector giant Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and European major Thales have signed a “teaming agreement” to work in partnership on an air defence system with the support of the Governments of India and the UK.

Detailed explanation-2: -With reference to STARStreak Air Defence system, India has recently teamed up with which country? Notes: India’s Bharat Dynamics and the global Aerospace company Thales have signed an agreement to collaborate on the STARStreak Air Defence system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Akash Air Defence System Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defence system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the missiles produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. The missile system can target aircraft up to 45 km away, at altitudes up to 18, 000 m.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 30 km (19 mi) away. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles. It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

Detailed explanation-5: -AKASH is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile System to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks. Akash Weapon System (AWS) can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode. It has built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) features.