The Indian Army has received its first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS).

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The Indian Army has received its first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS), accompanied by 100 missiles that will enhance its Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities. This is part of a larger deal that includes domestic production in India. The current order is a larger one compared with the one made in 2021 - 24 launchers and 216 missiles - as part of an emergency procurement. Igla-S system that can be operated by a crew or an individual, Igla-S has been designed specifically to bring down low-flying aircraft and even can identify and neutralise air targets like drones and cruise missiles.


      In November 2023, India signed a contract with Russia for 120 launchers and 400 missiles.

     

     

 

     


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