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Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles

November 25 , 2023 360 days 428 0
  • Russia has signed a contract to supply the Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and allow its production under licence.
  • The Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) that can be fired by an individual or crew to bring down an enemy aircraft.
  • The hand-held defence system has a capability of bringing down low flying aircraft.
  • It can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.
  • Russia accounted for 45% of India's arms imports between 2018 and 2022, with France providing 29% and the United States 11%.

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