From which one of the following did India buy the Barak anti-missile defence systems?
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- AIsraelCorrect
- BFrance
- CRussia
- DUSA
Explanation
The correct answer is A because the Barak anti missile defence systems were developed and produced by Israel. Specifically, the Barak 1, Barak 8, and their variants are the result of joint development and procurement between Israel Aerospace Industries and Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation. While India buys significant military hardware from Russia, France, and the USA, the Barak series is a hallmark of the strategic Indo Israeli defence partnership aimed at providing surface to air missile capabilities for the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army.
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