Amid tensions with Pakistan, India gets 'Sky Protector', enemy will be destroyed in a moment with the help of Russia
The Indian Army has received a major military boost amid rising tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The army has recently received Russian origin Igla-S air defense missiles. These missiles are part of a very short-range air defense system and will further strengthen the army's ability to defend against air attacks.
Indian Army gets a major military advantage in view of increasing tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The army recently acquired Russian-origin Igla-S air defense missiles. These are components of an extremely short-range air defense system and will enhance the capability of the army against aerial attacks.
The transaction took place under the government-given emergency procurement powers for the army. Under this agreement, the cruise missiles costing approximately Rs 260 crore are being provided for the border forward posts for defense against enemy fighter aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
According to Jagran sources, these missiles were received by the army a few weeks ago and are being deployed on the western borders, where there is a threat from Pakistan.
The Indian Air Force has also decided to purchase similar infrared based VSHORADS missiles. Both the Army and the Air Force have been strengthening their arsenal through emergency and fast track procurement processes for the last few years.
Along with the deployment of new Igla-S missiles, the army has also issued a tender for the purchase of 48 new launchers and 90 additional missiles. Along with this, the army is now planning to acquire the laser beam-riding VSHORADS system soon.
It is worth noting that Igla-S is an advanced version of the old Igla missile system, which has been in use in the Indian Army since the 1990s. The army has also upgraded and repaired its old missile stock through an Indian company.
In view of the increasing use of drones by the Pakistan Army on the western border, the Indian Army needs better drone detection and destruction technology. In this episode, the army has deployed the indigenous Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS) Mark-1, which can catch, jam and destroy drones at a distance of more than 8 kilometers.
This system also has laser technology, which can burn and bring down the drone. Recently, the army shot down a Pakistani drone with this technology in the 16 Corps Area of the Jammu region.
Along with this, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has also developed a new and long-range direct energy weapon, which can destroy large drones, cruise missiles and aircraft during war. The army will soon also get radar systems to quickly detect enemy aircraft and drones flying at low altitudes.
