India Inks MOU with Russia for Advanced Pantsir Air Defence Systems.
MOUs and Agreement
India's Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), top state-owned defense manufacturer, and Russia's Rosoboronexport (ROB), Russia's main weapons export agency, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost India's air defense capabilities, particularly with the acquisition of advanced variants of the Pantsir air defense system from Russia.
- The MoU was signed at the 5th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Subgroup meeting held in Goa.
- The Pantsir is a Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun/missile system (SPAAGM), designed for point-defense.
- The MOU was inked between BDL's Chairman and Managing Director A Madhavarao (Retired) and Mr Kovalenko German, Deputy Director General of the Naval Department of Rosoboronexport (ROB).
Main Points:- (i) The Pantsir air defence system is a highly versatile and mobile platform designed to protect military installations from aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and precision-guided munitions.
(ii) The system combines short- to medium-range surface-to-air missiles with dual 30 mm automatic cannons, creating a multi-layered defence.
(iii) The Pantsir-S1, equipped with advanced radar and tracking systems, can detect and engage targets up to 36 km away and at altitudes of up to 15 km. It is deployed globally, including in Russia, China, and India, as part of a layered defense strategy alongside longer-range systems like the S-400.
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