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TopicRafael Advanced Defense Systems

Topic: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

Snehesh Alex Philip -
A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

Israel unveils Sea Breaker, the long-range missile system it could offer for Make in India

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Sea Breaker, the 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system, is meant to hit high-value maritime and land targets.

Israel’s Rafael unveils new variant of Spice weapon guidance kit, says will offer it to IAF

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Spice 250 ER, the new variant, is the smallest of the Spice family. Spice 2000 guidance kit was used in 2019 Balakot strike.

War of words breaks out between Israeli firm and DRDO over anti-tank missiles

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Rafael conducted successful test of Spike missiles in Mhow, and asked Army to reconsider decision to take away a huge order & give it to DRDO.

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Opinion

Manipur has seen too much pain to be seduced by promises

+TFP Praveen Swami -
Nehru learned the truth the hard way when 3,000 Nagas walked out of his 1953 rally. The people of the Northeast aren’t easily seduced by baubles.

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Economy

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

Manasi Phadke -
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Defence

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

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It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

National Interest

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

Shekhar Gupta -
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.

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