In response to the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has received fresh stockpiles of Russian-made Igla-S missiles, greatly increasing its capability. Very Short Range Air Defense Systems (VSHORADS) are critical components of the Army’s air defense system.
The new Igla-S missile supply were received as part of a deal signed by the troops under the government’s emergency procurement powers.
The Indian Army got more inventory of Igla-S air defense missiles a few weeks ago and is distributing them to forward units to counter the danger posed by enemy fighter planes, choppers, and drones on the frontiers, defense sources informed ANI.
Igla-S missiles to enhance the Indian Army strength
The contract, worth around Rs 260 crore, is anticipated to improve Indian troops’ air defense capabilities, notably in forward locations and along the western sector. Similarly, the Indian Air Force has chosen air defense missiles based on Infrared sensors.
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In recent years, Indian forces have strengthened their stocks through emergency and fast-track procurements, with a focus on spare parts and other equipment to ensure fleet operational readiness during high-tempo operations.
In addition to the recent delivery of Igla-S missiles, the Indian Army has submitted a tender for the purchase of 48 additional launchers and about 90 VSHORADS (IR) missiles using fast-track processes. The troops are also considering obtaining updated versions of the VSHORADS, which ride laser beams.
Igla-S is an improved variant of the Igla missiles.
The Igla-S is an improved variant of the Igla missile system, which has been in service since the 1990s. The older variants of these missiles have been reconditioned by an Indian manufacturer locally.
The Indian Army need a larger stockpile of missiles, as well as stronger drone detection and destruction capabilities, especially given the danger presented by various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) employed by the Pakistan Army along the western front.
To address this, the Army has deployed the Mark 1 version of the indigenous Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System. This system is capable of detecting, jamming, spoofing, and neutralizing drones at range exceeding 8 kilometers.
In addition, the system includes lasers capable of burning and bringing down drones. The Army Air Defence units recently shot down a Pakistan Army drone using the same capabilities in the Jammu region, opposite the 16 Corps area.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has also created a longer-range, high-powered direct energy weapon capable of targeting and disarming large drones, cruise missiles, and planes during battle. Furthermore, the Army is aiming to obtain low-level transportable radars for faster detection and destruction of hostile drones and low-flying aircraft.
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