Q. Recently, there was news about the launch of a missile featuring fire-and-forget technology. Which one of the following statements correctly describes this technology?

[A] A missile guidance system that does not require further external intervention after launch and autonomously tracks and hits its target.

[B] A technology where a missile requires continuous guidance from the operator until it hits the target.

[C] A system where the missile can only hit stationary targets due to pre-programmed trajectories.

[D] A missile system that relies on wire-guidance to maintain accuracy during flight.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Fire-and-forget technology enables a missile to autonomously track and engage its target after being launched, without requiring additional input or guidance from the operator. This allows for greater precision and reduces the risk to the operator in combat scenarios. The Nag Mk-2 is an advanced, indigenously-developed, third-generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It employs fire-and-forget technology.

Source: The Hindu

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