Media reports India receiving Russian Igla-S missiles
(MENAFN) Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Indian Army has received a fresh consignment of Russian-made Igla-S air defense missiles worth over $300 million, according to media reports. The delivery comes shortly after a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which claimed 26 lives.
The Igla-S missiles are being stationed with forward units to strengthen defenses against aerial threats such as drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft, news agency ANI reported. This advanced version of the Igla system, which has been part of India’s military arsenal since the 1990s, plays a key role in the country’s Very Short Range Air Defense Systems (VSHORADS).
The acquisition was carried out using the Indian government’s emergency procurement provisions, enabling the armed forces to fast-track essential defense purchases. Reports also indicate that India has finalized a deal to acquire an additional 48 launchers and around 90 more VSHORADS units under a similar expedited process.
Meanwhile, Pakistan conducted a test launch of its Abdali Weapon System, a surface-to-surface missile with a range of about 280 miles, further escalating military preparedness on both sides.
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