Defence Technology MCQ — 4 Practice Questions with Answers

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CDS General Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework integrating four pillars: Quantum Communication, Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices. The framework aligns with the 2023 National Quantum Mission and focuses on jointness across Army, Navy and Air Force.

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The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft comprising 68 fighter jets and 29 trainers. The jets feature over 64% indigenous content and deliveries are scheduled from 2027–28, taking total Tejas orders to 180 aircraft. This is one of the largest defence procurement contracts in India.

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Army Chief revealed that SAMBHAV 5G smartphones equipped with the M-Sigma application replaced WhatsApp during Operation Sindoor. A total of 30,000 devices were deployed, demonstrating India's push for indigenous secure communication technology in military operations.

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The Indian Air Force retired the MiG-21 after 62 years of service at a ceremony in Chandigarh. The Air Chief Marshal flew the farewell sortie. The MiG-21 was inducted in 1963 and was once the backbone of the IAF. The vacated squadrons will now be equipped with domestically built Tejas fighters.