Igla-S Latest News
India recently received a fresh shipment of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
About Igla-S
- It is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) developed by Russia.
- It is a hand-held defence system that can be operated by an individual or crew.
- It is designed to bring down low-flying aircraft and can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.
Igla-S Features
- The Igla-S system comprises the 9M342 missile, the 9P522 launching mechanism, the 9V866-2 mobile test station, and the 9F719-2 test set. These components work together to provide a comprehensive air defence solution.
- Weighing only 10.8 kilograms (missile) and 18 kilograms (entire system), it offers significant battlefield mobility.
- Its compact form makes it ideal for mobile ground units in high-threat zones.
- It uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets.
- It is capable of engaging targets up to 6 km away and at altitudes of up to 3.5 km.
- The speed of the missile is 400 metres per second and the deployment time is 13 seconds.
Source: TOI
Last updated on March, 2026
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