Texy Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) source The MRSAM, jointly developed by IAI and India’s Defense Research and Development Organization and manufactured by Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Limited, “successfully tracked and intercepted a low-flying high-speed target at enhanced range with pin-point accuracy,” the New Indian Express website quoted an official as stating last week. According to IAI, the MF-STAR naval radar system aboard the Indian ship identified the airborne threat and tracked its flight course. The missile engaged the target and, using its homing system, aligned its course to navigate itself toward the target, which it hit and destroyed. In April, IAI announced that it had been awarded the largest defense contract in Israel’s defense industry’s history after signing a $1.6 billion mega-contract with the Indian Army for the MRSAM advanced defense systems as well as additional long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) defense systems for Indian aircraft carriers. “The new contract adds to other deals signed in the last decade by IAI with India’s defense forces, reinforcing IAI’s global leadership position in air and missile defense systems,” Joseph Weiss, IAI president and CEO, said in a statement. “The inclusion of Indian governmental company BEL for the first time is a step up in our relationship with the Indian industry as part of the ‘Make in India’ policy. This unique project represents the close collaboration between India’s DRDO, IAI and the defense forces of both countries. We will proceed to implement it with joint efforts,” he added. Edited May 22, 2017 by Texy Tibarn and velu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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