Why in the News?
India successfully tested the indigenous Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur, marking a major milestone in indigenous defence technology.
About Suryastra Rocket System
- India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
- Developed by:
- NIBE Limited
- In collaboration with Elbit Systems
- Based on: PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) technology.
- Range: 300 KM
Purpose
Designed for precision strikes against:
- Enemy positions
- Command centres
- Radar installations
- Logistics hubs
Key Features
- Mounted on a highly mobile: 6×6 Tatra truck
- Multi-target Capability
- Can engage multiple targets simultaneously at different ranges.
Precision
- Circular Error Probable (CEP): Less than 5 metres
[2025] With reference to India’s defense, consider the following pairs:
Aircraft type Description
1. Dornier-228 Maritime patrol aircraft
2. IL-76 Supersonic combat aircraft
3. C-17 Globe Master IIIMilitary transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All the three
[D] None
