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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which organization signed a contract worth ₹8,161 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the production and supply of the Akash Weapon System (AWS)?

A	BEL
B	HAL
C	BDL
D	GAIL

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The contract for procurement of improved Akash Weapon System (AWS) for 3rd & 4th Regiments of Army Air Defence, comprising live Missiles & Launchers with upgrades, Ground Support Equipment, Vehicles and Infrastructure was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited, worth over Rs 8, 160 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bharat Dynamics Limited signed a deal for supplying two regiments of upgraded version of the Akash air defence missile systems to the Indian Army. The deal for the third and fourth regiments of the missile system has been signed with BDL and would cost over Rs 6000 crore, new agency ANI reported on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-3: -In June 2010, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) placed an order of the Akash missile system, valued at ₹12, 500 crore ($2.8 billion). Bharat Dynamics (BDL) will be the system integrator and nodal production agency for the Akash Army variant. The Army plans to induct two regiments of the missile.

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