Russia Supplies Igla-S Missile Systems to India Amid Rising Tensions

 

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, India has received a shipment of Igla-S portable air defence systems from Russia. Valued at $3 million, these third-generation MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems) enhance India's defensive capabilities, particularly in the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The Igla-S systems are designed to counter aircraft, missiles, and drones, providing a significant boost to India's immediate air defence

This arms transfer underscores the strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi, even as Russia faces Western sanctions over its actions in Ukraine. European nations have expressed concern over the potential destabilizing impact of advanced Russian weaponry in South Asia. The timing of the delivery coincides with India's "Operation Sindoor," further intensifying the regional security dynamics