Ra'ad-II cruise missile

WHY IN NEWS?

Pakistan has test-launched the new Ra’ad II Nuclear-capable, Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) variant.

ABOUT RA'AD-II

• Ra’ad II missile, which is an enhanced version of Ra’ad I missile, was unveiled in 2017.
• The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring the engagement of targets with high precision.
• The Ra’ad-II weapon system comprises of world-class navigation systems for better precision.
• Indian experts believe that Ra’ad II is Pakistan’s answer to Nirbhay cruise missile.

Prelims Question

Q. Ra’ad II missile which was recently in news was launched by which among the following countries?
a)Russia
b)Pakistan
c)Israel
d)China

Answer to the Prelims Question