Russian Igla-S very short range air defence systems (VSHORAD)

The Army is all set to begin receiving another set of Russian Igla-S very short range air defence systems (VSHORAD).

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The Igla-S systems are being assembled by Adani Defence Systems And Technologies Limited (ADSTL) in India under technology transfer from Rosoboronexport.

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The Igla-S is a hand-held defence system that can be operated by an individual or crew.

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It is designed to bring down low-flying aircraft and can also identify and neutralise air targets such as cruise missiles and drones.

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A VSHORAD is the soldier’s last line of defence against enemy combat aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in the multilayered air defence network.

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