Q. With reference to Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), consider the following statements:
1.It is being developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
2.It is a part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
MRSAM version is a Surface-to-Air Missile developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel for use by the Indian Army. The MRSAM Army weapon system comprises multi-function radar, mobile launcher system and other vehicles. The flight tests were carried out with the weapon system in deliverable configuration.
IGMDP was launched in 1982-83 by the Indian Government which saw the projects of:
- Prithvi (Short range surface to surface missile)
- Trishul(Short range surface to air missile)
- Aakash(Medium range surface to air missile)
- Nag (Third generation anti tank missile)
- Agni 1 (Agni missile was later separated from the IGMDP due to its strategic importance.
