Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Javelin missile and its procurement by India:
- The Javelin uses an imaging infrared seeker and incorporates a fire-and-forget guidance capability.
- Its top-attack capability allows it to engage armoured vehicles by targeting their relatively vulnerable upper surfaces.
- Procurement through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales route constitutes a direct commercial sale between the Indian armed forces and the missile manufacturer.
- The Javelin is an indigenous Indian anti-tank guided missile developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct: Javelin uses an imaging infrared seeker and is a fire-and-forget system.
- Statement 2 — Correct: Its top-attack mode enables engagement of the upper, generally less-protected portion of armoured vehicles.
- Statement 3 — Incorrect: FMS is a government-to-government mechanism, not a direct commercial purchase by the foreign military from the manufacturer.
- Statement 4 — Incorrect: Javelin is a U.S.-origin system developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
