Q6 · UPSC current affairs · 29 August 2026 · News · FGM 148 Javelin Anti Tank Guided Missile

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In the context of modern military munitions like the Javelin, what does 'Tandem Warhead' refer to?

A A warhead designed to be deployed simultaneously by two different aircraft
B A munition using two or more stages of detonation to breach explosive reactive armor before detonating the main charge
C A dual-guidance system utilizing both laser and GPS tracking simultaneously
D A missile carrying two separate payloads for anti-personnel and anti-air roles

Correct answer: (b) A munition using two or more stages of detonation to breach explosive reactive armor before detonating the main charge

Explanation

A tandem warhead utilizes multiple stages of detonation specifically to defeat modern defenses like explosive reactive armor (ERA) before the main charge strikes. The other definitions are factually incorrect.

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