Question: Name the new communication radio which was recently launched by PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the Indian armed forces?
(a) IIF KTM II
(b) STARS FM III
(c) STARS-V Mk III
(d) STARS IIF III
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 16 February 2017; PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has unveiled a new communication radio for the Indian armed forces, called STARS-V Mk III.
- It was launched at the Aero India 2017 show at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru.
- The radio is completely designed, developed and made in BEL.
- It is a multi brand, high data rate, software intensive IP radio with mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) functions supporting up to 64 notes.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company.
- It is owned by the Indian Government and primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was set up in 1954.
- Its headquarters is in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Reference:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bel-launches-communication-radio/article9547351.ece
http://defenceaviationpost.com/aero-india-2017-bel-unveils-first-ever-digitised-radio-comm-set/
http://www.oneindia.com/india/aero-india-2017-bel-unveils-first-ever-digitised-radio-comm-set-2349639.html