The Ministry of Defence approved a policy on strategic partnerships in May 2017. This policy aims to promote acquisition through strategic partnerships in the defense sector. The question asks us to identify which segment is not included in the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through the strategic partnership route.
Option 1: Artillery guns - This option is the correct answer as it is not among the four segments identified by the Ministry. It means that the Ministry does not consider artillery guns as one of the segments for acquisition through strategic partnerships.
Option 2: Fighter aircraft and helicopters - This segment is one of the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through strategic partnerships. It means that the Ministry considers fighter aircraft and helicopters as a segment eligible for acquisition through strategic partnerships.
Option 3: Submarines - This segment is one of the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through strategic partnerships. It means that the Ministry considers submarines as a segment eligible for acquisition through strategic partnerships.
Option 4: Armoured fighting vehicles and main battle tanks - This segment is one of the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through strategic partnerships. It means that the Ministry considers armoured fighting vehicles and main battle tanks as a segment eligible for acquisition through strategic partnerships.
In conclusion, option 1