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Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles
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- 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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