India and which country signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) for the co-development of the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) mast designed to enhance the stealth characteristics of warships and will be fitted on Indian Naval warships?

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Concept & Verification
International relations and defense technology cooperation current affairs.

Step-by-Step Solution
• The UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) mast is an advanced naval technology used to reduce the radar cross-section of warships, enhancing their stealth.
• India sought to co-develop and acquire this technology to upgrade the stealth capabilities of Indian Naval warships.
• A Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) for this co-development was officially signed between India and Japan.

Exam Strategy & Shortcut
Associate the "UNICORN" naval mast technology specifically with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and India-Japan defense ties.

Common Pitfall
Guessing France or Russia, as India traditionally signs many naval and defense tech agreements with them. Japan is a unique and specific partner for the UNICORN mast.

Final Answer
Therefore, the correct answer is Japan.

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