The Indian Army is in the process of procuring Spike-LR Anti-Tank Missiles from Israel and Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORAD) from Russia.
a. France & United States
b. Israel and Russia
c. Sweden & Britain
d. Russia & Germany
Details:
- The Indian Army is doing this through a set of new financial powers for emergency procurements sanctioned by the Defence Ministry.
- The Request For Proposal (RFP) for the two deals have been issued and the negotiations are ongoing.
- Under the latest emergency financial powers, armed forces have been given a free hand to procure equipment worth upto Rs.300 crore on a priority basis.
- Under the emergency route, the Army is looking to procure about 12 launchers and around 250 missiles for each system.
- Deliveries have to be completed in three months, but extendable to six months.
Question:
Q. The Indian Army is in the process of procuring Spike-LR Anti-Tank Missiles and Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORAD) from which countries respectively?a. France & United States
b. Israel and Russia
c. Sweden & Britain
d. Russia & Germany
