Q. The Indian Army is procuring another set of Russian Igla-S very short-range air defence systems (VSHORAD) system. Which one of the following types of missile system is the Igla-S classified as?

[A] Surface-to-surface missile

[B] Surface-to-air missile

[C] Air-to-air missile

[D] Man-portable air-defense missile system (MANPADS)

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation – The Igla-S is a Russian-made man-portable air-defense missile system (MANPADS). It is designed to engage and destroy low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Source: The Hindu

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