Igla-S

Igla-S mind map
Context
Recent Developments
India-Russia deal
Signed contract
Supply and license production of Igla-S to India
Date of deal
November 14, 2023
Replacement of older missiles
Igla missiles inducted in 1990s
To be replaced by Igla-S in Indian Army
Boosting defense
Along Pakistan and China borders
Background
Russian missile system
Hand-held anti-aircraft
MANPADS
Man-Portable Air Defence Systems
Operational since
2004 in Russia
Components
9M342 missile
9P522 launching mechanism
9V866-2 mobile test station
9F719-2 test set
Features
Range
5 to 6 km
Capabilities
Targets all types of aircraft and helicopters
Targets small airborne targets like cruise missiles
Effective at ranges up to 6,000 meters
Effective at altitudes up to 3,500 meters
Use scenarios
Against targets on collision and catch-up course
Accounts for thermal interference

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