🔬 Science & TechnologyUPSC 2008Space & Space Technology

From which one of the following did India buy the Barak anti-missile defence systems?

aIsrael
bFrance
cRussia
dUSA
✓ Correct answer: a) Israel
ExplanationIndia purchased the Barak anti-missile defence systems from Israel.The Barak system is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, is a surface-to-air missile designed to intercept and destroy incoming threats such as anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and drones.It is part of India’s naval defence system and is installed on various Indian Navy warships to enhance their anti-missile capabilities.139

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