India on 30th June 2016 test fired a MR SAM from a mobile launcher in ITR at Chandipur off Odisha coast

Q.  MR SAM successfully test fired  from a mobile launcher in the ITR off Odisha’s Chandipur. What does MR-SAM stand for?
- Published on 01 Jul 16

a. Medium range surface to air missile
b. Medium range snow to air missile
c. Medium range surface aerial missile
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Medium range surface to air missile
 
India on June 30, 2016 test-fired a medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) from a mobile launcher in the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off the Odisha coast.
  • The MR-SAM was co-developed by the Defence Research Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
  • Apart from the missile, the system includes a Multi Functional Surveillance and Threat Alert Radar (MF STAR) for detection, tracking and guidance of the missile.
  • The missile, along with MF—STAR, will provide the users with the capability to neutralise any aerial threats.
  • The missile will be produced at the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad.

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