Consider the following statements regarding “HELINA”: 1. It is a helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). 2. It is developed by Israel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Indigenously developed (by DRDO) helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested.

About HELINA (Helicopter based NAG): It is third generation fire and forgets class ATGM system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter.
The system has all weather day and night capability.

Source: FORUMIAS