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News: Indian Army gets new Russian missiles Igla-S to counter drones, choppers, jets.
About Igla-S
- The Igla-S is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets.
- It is also known as Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS).
- Working: Once fired, the missile homes in on the target’s engine heat, making it effective even against small, fast-moving threats like drones and helicopters.
- Range: It is capable of engaging targets up to 6 km away and at altitudes of up to 3.5 km.
- This missile is in use by Indian Army since 1990s but this advanced variant improves upon the earlier Igla models— offering better resistance to countermeasures and improved seeker accuracy.
