Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B). THAAD and PAC-3
Explanation:
The United States has offered THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) missile systems to India as an alternative to Russia’s S-400 air defense system. These systems are designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and enemy aircraft.
Information Booster:
- THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense):
- Developed by Lockheed Martin.
- Designed to intercept ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.
- Uses a hit-to-kill approach with no warhead.
- PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3):
- Also developed by Lockheed Martin.
- Effective against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft.
- Used by several US allies, including Japan, South Korea, and NATO nations.
- The S-400 deal between India and Russia was signed in 2018, despite US objections under CAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act).
Additional Information:
- ARROW-2:
- A missile defense system developed by Israel and the US.
- Designed primarily for long-range ballistic missile interception .
- M-11: A Chinese short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), also known as DF-11.
- S-300: A Russian air defense system that is the predecessor of the S-400.
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