India signs deal with Russia to facilitate cooperation for variants of the advanced Pantsir air defence missile-gun system.
It aims to explore new avenues for manufacturing, technology transfer, and joint development of the Pantsir variants.
The Pantsir air defence system is a highly versatile and mobile platform designed to protect military installations and critical infrastructure from aerial threats.
It was including aircraft, drones, and precision-guided munitions.
The system combines short- to medium-range surface-to-air missiles with dual 30mm automatic cannons.
The Pantsir can detect and engage the targets up to 36 kilometres away and at altitudes of up to 15 kilometres
The Pantsir system's adaptability for the different terrains and its capability to counter multiple aerial threats simultaneously.