What does Army Air Defence do?

Air Defense Artillery is a combat arms branch that protects military forces, international allies and geopolitical assets from aerial attack, missile attack, and surveillance. It is one of the fastest growing branches in the Army and provides variety, flexibility, leadership opportunity and worldwide relevance.
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What is air defence system?

Ground-based air defence systems protect army and air force bases, land-based fixed assets and mobile platforms from aerial threats such as combat aircraft, attack helicopters, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), incoming missiles, guided munition, and rockets.
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What is Ada in the military?

The ADA covers injured service members with a military disability, such as traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, loss of a limb, vision or hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Does Air Defense Artillery see combat?

Air Defense Artillery is a combat arms branch that defends geopolitical assets and provides maneuver forces with the freedom to move on the battlefield by deterring the enemy and destroying aerial threats, missile attacks, and surveillance platforms.
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How do I join air defense?

3 ways to enter the Indian Airforce after completing your B. Tech graduations
  1. Combined Defence Services (CDS) entry - It is one of the basic and main modes of entry into the flying branch of defence. ...
  2. NCC Special entry mode - This exam is open for both male and female candidates who are eager to join Indian Airforce.
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Can Starstreak take down Jets?

The vehicle launches Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles which can shoot down jets and helicopters. The Stormers are being deployed to Ukraine along with 120 personnel carriers.
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Does Starstreak work at night?

It is believed that the HVM has an SSK (Single Shot To Kill) probability of over 95%. Using the HVM Thermal Sighting System (TSS) the system has the capability to operate at night, through cloud or in poor visibility.
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How long is thaad school?

Training for the THAAD system ranges from three to ten weeks.
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Is Army MOS a list?

Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember (MOS 13M) Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operational Fire Direction Specialist (MOS 13P) Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator (MS 13R) Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember (MOS 13T)
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What are air defense weapons?

Current air defense. Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) is a category of anti-aircraft weapons and tactics that have to do with defense against low-altitude air threats, primarily helicopters and low-flying close air support aircraft such as the A-10, Su-25 or MiG-27.
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Which country has air defense?

These air-defense systems have been purchased by Turkey, India, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Other countries which have also expressed interest include Iran and Belarus.
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Which country has best air defence system?

Overview – Undoubtedly, the best air defence system in the world is S – 400. Countries like Turkey and India opted to buy this air defence system even after threats of sanctions by the United States.
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What is the best anti-tank missile?

Currently Top 10 man-portable anti-tank guided missiles in the the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 MMP (France) ...
  2. Nr.2 OMTAS (Turkey) ...
  3. Nr.3 Spike LR2 (Israel) ...
  4. Nr.4 Javelin (United States) ...
  5. Nr.5 HJ-12 (China) ...
  6. Nr.6 MAPATS (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Shershen (Belarus) ...
  8. Nr.8 Kornet-M (Russia)
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What is the best Manpad?

The top man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS)
  1. RBS 70 NG.
  2. STARStreak LML-NG. ...
  3. Mistral MANPADS. MISTRAL MANPADS is operational with 27 countries worldwide. ...
  4. FIM-92 Stinger. FIM-92 Stinger is in service with more than 18 countries. ...
  5. 9K333 Verba MANPADS. 9K333 Verba man-portable air-defence system employs 9M336 missile. ...
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How fast is a Stinger missile?

The Stinger is launched by a small ejection motor that pushes it a safe distance from the operator before engaging the main two-stage solid-fuel sustainer, which accelerates it to a maximum speed of Mach 2.54 (750 m/s).
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Are Stinger missiles good?

The stinger missile has a range of about eight kilometres and can target low flying aircraft, helicopters and UAVs, according to reports, recent upgrades of stinger missiles have meant it is effective against small drones as well.
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How many Starstreak missiles does UK have?

Starstreak self-propelled high-velocity missile system

The system has eight rounds of Starstreak missiles ready to fire, with a further 12 missiles carried. SP HVM is fitted with a roof-mounted air defence alerting device (ADAD).
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Is drinking compulsory in Indian Army?

Nobody is allowed to get drunk in the Army. In fact, 'intoxication' is a serious offence under the Army Act punishable with imprisonment and even Court Martial in extreme cases. It is prohibited to consume alcohol from any other source and any violation is dealt with strictly and swiftly.
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Can girls join Air Force?

As an Air Wing Senior Division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, candidates apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men & women can join the Air Force through this mode of entry. Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.
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Is airmen a good job?

It's best job for orphans and lazy fellows who don't want to achieve any thing in their life can very well join this job. Ensure stay in that service without family . If you want to lead your life like slave you can choose this job your profession.
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