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20-05-2025 | 18:25 PM

Igla-S Missiles 

The Indian Army has received fresh supplies of the Russian-made Igla-S missiles. 

Key Highlights

• They are the Russian-made man-portable airdefense system (MANPADS) designed to engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. 
• The missile uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets. 
• It has enhanced ability to resist jamming and decoy flares due to its dual-band IR seeker. 
• It can engage targets at ranges up to 6 km and altitudes up to 3.5 km. 
• The Igla-S is an advanced version of the Igla missile system, which has been in service since the 1990s.