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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>India is re-organising its mechanised forces to achieve strategic mobility and high-volume firepower for rapid thrusts into enemy territory. At present, the Indian army has severe deficiencies in its artillery (particularly self-propelled guns) and ammunition stocks, not to mention the inability of some of its modern tanks to operate in the heat and dust of the desert regions around the international border.<ref name="Ladwig2">Walter C. Ladwig III {{Cite journal|title= Indian Military Modernization and Conventional Deterrence in South Asia |journal= Journal of Strategic Studies |volume=38 |issue=5 |pages= 729–772 |year=2015|doi = 10.1080/01402390.2015.1014473|last1 = Ladwig Iii|first1 = Walter C|url= http://www.walterladwig.com/Articles/Conventional%20Deterrence%20in%20South%20Asia.pdf }}</ref> India proposes to progressively induct as many as 248 [[Arjun MBT]] and to develop and induct the Arjun MK-II variant, 1,657 Russian-origin [[T-90]]S main-battle tanks, apart from the ongoing upgrade of its [[T-72]] fleet. Arjun MK-II trials had already begun in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun MK-II user trials kicked off in Rajasthan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-13/india/41371931_1_arjun-mbt-drdo-development-establishment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817185737/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-13/india/41371931_1_arjun-mbt-drdo-development-establishment|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 September 2013}}</ref> The improved features of the MK-II version of Arjun are night vision capabilities with a thermal imaging system for detecting all kinds of missiles, [[Explosive Reactive Armour]] (ERA), mine ploughs, the ability to fire anti-tank missiles with its 120&nbsp;mm main gun, an [[Corps of Army Air Defence (India)|Advanced Air Defence]] gun capable of shooting down helicopters with a 360-degree coverage, Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) lending a greater accuracy when it comes to moving targets and superior Laser Warning and Control systems. The Indian Army will upgrade its entire Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty-2 ([[BMP-2]])/2K [[infantry combat vehicle]] (ICV) fleet to enhance their ability to address operational requirements. Upgrades include integration of the latest generation fire control system, twin missile launchers and commander's thermal imaging panoramic sights, anti- tank guided missiles, as well as automatic grenade launchers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Army set to upgrade BMP-2/2K infantry fighting vehicle fleet|url=http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsindian-army-upgrade-bmp-22k-infantry-fighting-vehicle-fleet|access-date=26 September 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927171220/http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsindian-army-upgrade-bmp-22k-infantry-fighting-vehicle-fleet|archive-date=27 September 2013|date=6 May 2013}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">WP</del>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>India is re-organising its mechanised forces to achieve strategic mobility and high-volume firepower for rapid thrusts into enemy territory. At present, the Indian army has severe deficiencies in its artillery (particularly self-propelled guns) and ammunition stocks, not to mention the inability of some of its modern tanks to operate in the heat and dust of the desert regions around the international border.<ref name="Ladwig2">Walter C. Ladwig III {{Cite journal|title= Indian Military Modernization and Conventional Deterrence in South Asia |journal= Journal of Strategic Studies |volume=38 |issue=5 |pages= 729–772 |year=2015|doi = 10.1080/01402390.2015.1014473|last1 = Ladwig Iii|first1 = Walter C|url= http://www.walterladwig.com/Articles/Conventional%20Deterrence%20in%20South%20Asia.pdf }}</ref> India proposes to progressively induct as many as 248 [[Arjun MBT]] and to develop and induct the Arjun MK-II variant, 1,657 Russian-origin [[T-90]]S main-battle tanks, apart from the ongoing upgrade of its [[T-72]] fleet. Arjun MK-II trials had already begun in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun MK-II user trials kicked off in Rajasthan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-13/india/41371931_1_arjun-mbt-drdo-development-establishment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817185737/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-13/india/41371931_1_arjun-mbt-drdo-development-establishment|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 September 2013}}</ref> The improved features of the MK-II version of Arjun are night vision capabilities with a thermal imaging system for detecting all kinds of missiles, [[Explosive Reactive Armour]] (ERA), mine ploughs, the ability to fire anti-tank missiles with its 120&nbsp;mm main gun, an [[Corps of Army Air Defence (India)|Advanced Air Defence]] gun capable of shooting down helicopters with a 360-degree coverage, Automatic Target Tracking (ATT) lending a greater accuracy when it comes to moving targets and superior Laser Warning and Control systems. The Indian Army will upgrade its entire Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty-2 ([[BMP-2]])/2K [[infantry combat vehicle]] (ICV) fleet to enhance their ability to address operational requirements. Upgrades include integration of the latest generation fire control system, twin missile launchers and commander's thermal imaging panoramic sights, anti- tank guided missiles, as well as automatic grenade launchers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Army set to upgrade BMP-2/2K infantry fighting vehicle fleet|url=http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsindian-army-upgrade-bmp-22k-infantry-fighting-vehicle-fleet|access-date=26 September 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927171220/http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsindian-army-upgrade-bmp-22k-infantry-fighting-vehicle-fleet|archive-date=27 September 2013|date=6 May 2013}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">BP</ins>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Under the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, the army plans to procure 3000 to 4000 pieces of artillery at a cost of US$3&nbsp;billion. This includes purchasing 1580 towed, 814 mounted, 180 self-propelled wheeled, 100 self-propelled tracked and 145 ultra-light 155&nbsp;mm/52 calibre artillery guns. After three years of searching and negotiations, India ordered [[M777 howitzer|M777]] 155&nbsp;mm howitzers from USA in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dunnigan|first=James|title=India Joins The M-777 Club|url=http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/India-Joins-The-M-777-Club-9-8-2013.asp|access-date=2 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005012940/http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/India-Joins-The-M-777-Club-9-8-2013.asp|archive-date=5 October 2013}}</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Under the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, the army plans to procure 3000 to 4000 pieces of artillery at a cost of US$3&nbsp;billion. This includes purchasing 1580 towed, 814 mounted, 180 self-propelled wheeled, 100 self-propelled tracked and 145 ultra-light 155&nbsp;mm/52 calibre artillery guns. After three years of searching and negotiations, India ordered [[M777 howitzer|M777]] 155&nbsp;mm howitzers from USA in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dunnigan|first=James|title=India Joins The M-777 Club|url=http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/India-Joins-The-M-777-Club-9-8-2013.asp|access-date=2 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005012940/http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/India-Joins-The-M-777-Club-9-8-2013.asp|archive-date=5 October 2013}}</ref></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>To lend greater firepower support to the [[Mechanized infantry]], DRDO has developed the [[Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher|Pinaka]] [[multiple rocket launcher]]. The system has a maximum range of {{convert|39|-|40|km|mi}} and can fire a [[salvo]] of 12 [[Explosive material|HE]] rockets in 44 seconds, neutralising a target area of {{convert|3.9|sqkm|mi2}}. The system is mounted on a [[Tatra cars|Tatra]] truck for mobility. Pinaka saw service during the [[Kargil War]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Pinaka Multibarrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) System, India|url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/pinaka-multibarrel-rocket-launch-system-indian-army/|access-date=4 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215755/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/pinaka-multibarrel-rocket-launch-system-indian-army/|archive-date=4 October 2013}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">WP</del>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref> where it was successful in neutralising enemy positions on the mountain tops. It has since been inducted into the Indian Army in large numbers.<ref name=st22a13>{{cite news|title=Pinaka rocket system wins DRDO award |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName=Pune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award |access-date=24 July 2013 |newspaper=Sakaal Times |date=22 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220531/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName%3DPune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award |archive-date=4 October 2013 }}</ref><ref name=jj25m13>{{cite news|title=Union Government cleared 1500 crore Rupees Proposal for Pinaka Rockets|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|access-date=24 July 2013|newspaper=Jagran Josh|date=25 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808185501/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|archive-date=8 August 2013}}</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>To lend greater firepower support to the [[Mechanized infantry]], DRDO has developed the [[Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher|Pinaka]] [[multiple rocket launcher]]. The system has a maximum range of {{convert|39|-|40|km|mi}} and can fire a [[salvo]] of 12 [[Explosive material|HE]] rockets in 44 seconds, neutralising a target area of {{convert|3.9|sqkm|mi2}}. The system is mounted on a [[Tatra cars|Tatra]] truck for mobility. Pinaka saw service during the [[Kargil War]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Pinaka Multibarrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) System, India|url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/pinaka-multibarrel-rocket-launch-system-indian-army/|access-date=4 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215755/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/pinaka-multibarrel-rocket-launch-system-indian-army/|archive-date=4 October 2013}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">BP</ins>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref> where it was successful in neutralising enemy positions on the mountain tops. It has since been inducted into the Indian Army in large numbers.<ref name=st22a13>{{cite news|title=Pinaka rocket system wins DRDO award |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName=Pune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award |access-date=24 July 2013 |newspaper=Sakaal Times |date=22 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220531/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName%3DPune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award |archive-date=4 October 2013 }}</ref><ref name=jj25m13>{{cite news|title=Union Government cleared 1500 crore Rupees Proposal for Pinaka Rockets|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|access-date=24 July 2013|newspaper=Jagran Josh|date=25 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808185501/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|archive-date=8 August 2013}}</ref></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Furthermore, India is acquiring airborne radars like [[Airborne early warning and control|AWACS]] to ensure detection of cruise missiles in order to stay on top of the threat.<ref name=IBNLIVE /></div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Furthermore, India is acquiring airborne radars like [[Airborne early warning and control|AWACS]] to ensure detection of cruise missiles in order to stay on top of the threat.<ref name=IBNLIVE /></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr>
<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Barak-8]] is a long-range anti-air and anti-missile naval defence system being developed jointly by [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] (IAI) and the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) of India.<ref name=NT>{{cite news|title=Naval Barak-8 Missiles, Israel, India|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles/|access-date=8 August 2012|newspaper=Naval Technology|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808005150/http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles|archive-date=8 August 2012}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">WP</del>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref> The Indian Army is considering the induction of a variant of the Barak 8 missile to meet its requirement for a medium-range [[surface-to-air]] air defence missile. The naval version of this missile has the capability to intercept incoming enemy cruise missiles and combat jets targeting its warships at sea.<ref name=IANS>{{cite news|title=February trial for naval air defence missile|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/february-trial-naval-air-defence-missile-103543198.html|access-date=8 August 2012|newspaper=Indo-Asian News service|date=16 November 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614193055/https://in.news.yahoo.com/february-trial-naval-air-defence-missile-103543198.html|archive-date=14 June 2015}}</ref> It would also be inducted into the Indian Air Force, followed by the Army.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lrsam-flighttested-successfully-in-israel/article6591545.ece|title=LRSAM flight tested successfully in Israel|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126184947/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lrsam-flighttested-successfully-in-israel/article6591545.ece|archive-date=26 November 2014|date=12 November 2014}}</ref> Recently developed, India's [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] missile defence system also has the capability to "neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-for-second-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706133433/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-for-second-day/|url-status=dead|title=Akash missile successfully test fired for second day|date=18 November 2014|archive-date=6 July 2015|access-date=9 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-akash-missile-579358|title=India Successfully Test Fires Medium-Range Akash Missile|date=19 June 2014|website=NDTV.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812154859/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-akash-missile-579358|archive-date=12 August 2016}}</ref> Both the Barak-8 and the Akash missile defence systems can engage multiple targets simultaneously during saturation attacks.<ref name="IAI PDF – Barak 8">[http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf IAI PDF – Barak 8] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706174836/http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf |date=6 July 2015 }}, iai.co.il</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Barak-8]] is a long-range anti-air and anti-missile naval defence system being developed jointly by [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] (IAI) and the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) of India.<ref name=NT>{{cite news|title=Naval Barak-8 Missiles, Israel, India|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles/|access-date=8 August 2012|newspaper=Naval Technology|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808005150/http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles|archive-date=8 August 2012}}{{unreliable source?|reason=domain on <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">BP</ins>:BLACKLIST|date=August 2016}}</ref> The Indian Army is considering the induction of a variant of the Barak 8 missile to meet its requirement for a medium-range [[surface-to-air]] air defence missile. The naval version of this missile has the capability to intercept incoming enemy cruise missiles and combat jets targeting its warships at sea.<ref name=IANS>{{cite news|title=February trial for naval air defence missile|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/february-trial-naval-air-defence-missile-103543198.html|access-date=8 August 2012|newspaper=Indo-Asian News service|date=16 November 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614193055/https://in.news.yahoo.com/february-trial-naval-air-defence-missile-103543198.html|archive-date=14 June 2015}}</ref> It would also be inducted into the Indian Air Force, followed by the Army.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lrsam-flighttested-successfully-in-israel/article6591545.ece|title=LRSAM flight tested successfully in Israel|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126184947/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lrsam-flighttested-successfully-in-israel/article6591545.ece|archive-date=26 November 2014|date=12 November 2014}}</ref> Recently developed, India's [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] missile defence system also has the capability to "neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-for-second-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706133433/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-for-second-day/|url-status=dead|title=Akash missile successfully test fired for second day|date=18 November 2014|archive-date=6 July 2015|access-date=9 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-akash-missile-579358|title=India Successfully Test Fires Medium-Range Akash Missile|date=19 June 2014|website=NDTV.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812154859/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-akash-missile-579358|archive-date=12 August 2016}}</ref> Both the Barak-8 and the Akash missile defence systems can engage multiple targets simultaneously during saturation attacks.<ref name="IAI PDF – Barak 8">[http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf IAI PDF – Barak 8] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706174836/http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf |date=6 July 2015 }}, iai.co.il</ref></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On 17 November 2010, in an interview Rafael's vice-president Mr. Lova Drori confirmed that the [[David's Sling]] system has been offered to the Indian Armed Forces.<ref name=IDefence>{{cite web |url=http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4813 |title=Rafael Confirms Offer of Iron Dome, David's Sling to Indian Armed Forces |publisher=India-defence.com |access-date=19 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514002646/http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4813 |archive-date=14 May 2013 }}</ref> This system is further designed to distinguish between decoys and the actual warhead of a missile.<ref>[http://www.nti.org/media/pdfs/israel_missile.pdf?_=1316466791 Israel Missile Chronology] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203025956/http://www.nti.org/media/pdfs/israel_missile.pdf?_=1316466791 |date=3 February 2013 }} Nuclear Threat Initiative, 2010</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On 17 November 2010, in an interview Rafael's vice-president Mr. Lova Drori confirmed that the [[David's Sling]] system has been offered to the Indian Armed Forces.<ref name=IDefence>{{cite web |url=http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4813 |title=Rafael Confirms Offer of Iron Dome, David's Sling to Indian Armed Forces |publisher=India-defence.com |access-date=19 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514002646/http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4813 |archive-date=14 May 2013 }}</ref> This system is further designed to distinguish between decoys and the actual warhead of a missile.<ref>[http://www.nti.org/media/pdfs/israel_missile.pdf?_=1316466791 Israel Missile Chronology] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203025956/http://www.nti.org/media/pdfs/israel_missile.pdf?_=1316466791 |date=3 February 2013 }} Nuclear Threat Initiative, 2010</ref></div></td></tr>
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