Barak-8 is a long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to intercept aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs. The Medium Range variant (MR-SAM) has a range of approximately 70-100 km, aligning with statement
Which of the following statements are true about the recently test-fired Barak-8 missile ? 1. Barak has been jointly developed by India and Israel. 2. It is a surface-to-surface missile. 3. It has a range of 80 kms.
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Missile Systems and Strategic Weapons-Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ballistic missiles (India's Indigenous Missile Development Programs (e.g., Agni, Prithvi, BrahMos, Akash))
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Answer: D. 1 and 3 only
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