Defence Missiles

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Recently developed STAR missile ends India’s import dependence.

Point 1 is correct: The STAR Missile, developed by DRDO, stands for Supersonic Target Aircraft. It is an indigenously designed target missile used to test and evaluate air defence systems. By simulating supersonic threats, the STAR missile plays a crucial role in assessing the performance and effectiveness of interceptor missiles.

Point 2 is correct: HELINA stands for Helicopter-launched Nag missile. It is developed by DRDO. It is an advanced anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) designed to be launched from helicopters. As part of the Nag missile family, HELINA has been developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) to enhance the country’s precision strike capabilities against armoured targets.

Point 3 is correct: BrahMos, jointly developed by DRDO (India) and NPOM (Russia), is a supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from land, sea, and air platforms. Although it is a joint venture, DRDO played a leading role in its development, and therefore, BrahMos is considered a DRDO-developed missile.

Point 4 is not correct: David’s Sling is not developed by DRDO but by Israel in collaboration with the United States. It is a medium- to long-range missile defence system designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and enemy aircraft.

Point 5 is not correct: Arrow-3, not developed by DRDO, is an exo-atmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile developed by Israel in partnership with the United States. It forms a key component of Israel’s multi-tier missile defence system, designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the Earth’s atmosphere.