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A fresh batch of Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) has reached India, The Print reported citing defence sources. As per the report, the Indian Army received 24 Igla-S MANPADS, which were accompanied by 100 missiles. This delivery is said to be a part of a larger procurement deal, which will also include domestic production in India reportedly under a Russian licence.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that the recent delivery is a larger order, as compared to, the induction of a very small number, around 24 launchers and 216 missiles, of Igla-S as part of emergency procurement in 2021. &nbsp;

Igla-S is a hand-held anti-aircraft missile, which can bolster Indian Army's combat capability in various sensitive locations. It can be fired by an individual or crew in order to bring down an enemy aircraft.&nbsp;

The report also mentioned that the rest of these systems will be made in India through Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Russia.&nbsp;

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Igla-S is expected to strengthen Indian Army’s Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities. The sources also told the media outlet that one regiment has received these systems, and a few more will get them soon.&nbsp;

Last year in November, Russian state news agency TASS quoted a top arms export official to confirm that the contract was signed, according to which&nbsp;120 launchers and 400 missiles were to be supplied to India.

As quoted in November's report, Alexander Mikheyev, who is the head of the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, said, "We have already signed the corresponding document and now, together with an Indian private company, we are organising the production of Igla-S MANPADS in India."&nbsp;

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In November, another Russian state news agency, RIA, quoted Mikheyev earlier as saying that "Rosoboronexport is working with Indian private and public enterprises to organise joint production of aviation weapons and integrate them into the existing aviation fleet in India". It didn't reveal the name of the Indian company.&nbsp;

India enjoys friendly relations with Russia, including notable deals about arms and weapons among other bilateral agreements.&nbsp;In a report, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) revealed that&nbsp;India's arms imports increased by 4.7 per cent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, with&nbsp;Russia retaining&nbsp;main-arms-supplier status, accounting for 36 per cent of its arms imports. However, some experts have said that an increase in imports is concerning amid the push for the "Make-in-India" initiative.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A fresh batch of Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) has reached India, The Print reported citing defence sources. As per the report, the Indian Army received 24 Igla-S MANPADS, which were accompanied by 100 missiles.

A fresh batch of Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) has reached India, The Print reported citing defence sources. As per the report, the Indian Army received 24 Igla-S MANPADS, which were accompanied by 100 missiles. This delivery is said to be a part of a larger procurement deal, which will also include domestic production in India reportedly under a Russian licence. The report mentioned that the recent delivery is a larger order, as compared to, the induction of a very small number, around 24 launchers and 216 missiles, of Igla-S as part of emergency procurement in 2021. Igla-S is a hand-held anti-aircraft missile, which can bolster Indian Army's combat capability in various sensitive locations. It can be fired by an individual or crew in order to bring down an enemy aircraft. The report also mentioned that the rest of these systems will be made in India through Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Russia. Also read: Indian Army rescues 80 people stranded amid snowfall in Ladakh Igla-S is expected to strengthen Indian Army’s Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities. The sources also told the media outlet that one regiment has received these systems, and a few more will get them soon. Last year in November, Russian state news agency TASS quoted a top arms export official to confirm that the contract was signed, according to which 120 launchers and 400 missiles were to be supplied to India. As quoted in November's report, Alexander Mikheyev, who is the head of the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, said, "We have already signed the corresponding document and now, together with an Indian private company, we are organising the production of Igla-S MANPADS in India." Also read: Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen during patrol Watch: India mulls expansion of NavIC satellite range × In November, another Russian state news agency, RIA, quoted Mikheyev earlier as saying that "Rosoboronexport is working with Indian private and public enterprises to organise joint production of aviation weapons and integrate them into the existing aviation fleet in India". It didn't reveal the name of the Indian company. India enjoys friendly relations with Russia, including notable deals about arms and weapons among other bilateral agreements. In a report, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) revealed that India's arms imports increased by 4.7 per cent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, with Russia retaining main-arms-supplier status, accounting for 36 per cent of its arms imports. However, some experts have said that an increase in imports is concerning amid the push for the "Make-in-India" initiative. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Army receives fresh batch of Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles from Russia: Report

North Korea carried out a fresh test of a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, according to state media KCNA which reported the news on Friday. The test is latest in North Korea's series of weapons tests. North Korea's denuclearisation talks with the United States are deadlocked.

This is North Korea's second known weapons test this week. On Tuesday, it launched a previously unseen hypersonic missile.

It has also fired ballistic missiles, and a cruise missile with potential nuclear capabilities, in recent weeks.

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The tests highlighted how North Korea has been steadily developing increasingly sophisticated weapons, raising the stakes for efforts to press it to give up its nuclear and missile programmes in return for US sanctions relief.

The Academy of Defence Science, a military weapons developer, said the test was aimed at confirming the practical functionality of the missile's launcher, radar, comprehensive battle command vehicle and combat performance, according to the official KCNA news agency.

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It added the missile has new key technologies such as twin rudder control and double impulse flight engine.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un apparently did not attend the latest missile test. Pak Jong Chon a member of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful politburo and Central Committee oversaw the test.

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"The remarkable combat performance of the new-type anti-aircraft missile with features of rapid responsiveness and guidance accuracy of missile control system as well as the substantial increase in the distance of downing air targets has been verified," KCNA said.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Korea carried out a fresh test of a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, according to state media KCNA which reported the news on Friday. The test is latest in North Korea's series of weapons tests.

North Korea carried out a fresh test of a newly developed anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, according to state media KCNA which reported the news on Friday. The test is latest in North Korea's series of weapons tests. North Korea's denuclearisation talks with the United States are deadlocked. This is North Korea's second known weapons test this week. On Tuesday, it launched a previously unseen hypersonic missile. It has also fired ballistic missiles, and a cruise missile with potential nuclear capabilities, in recent weeks. Watch | United States open to talks with North Korea, Kim Jong-Un slams dialogue offer × The tests highlighted how North Korea has been steadily developing increasingly sophisticated weapons, raising the stakes for efforts to press it to give up its nuclear and missile programmes in return for US sanctions relief. The Academy of Defence Science, a military weapons developer, said the test was aimed at confirming the practical functionality of the missile's launcher, radar, comprehensive battle command vehicle and combat performance, according to the official KCNA news agency. Also Read | Kim Jong-Un promotes sister to North Korea's top government body It added the missile has new key technologies such as twin rudder control and double impulse flight engine. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un apparently did not attend the latest missile test. Pak Jong Chon a member of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful politburo and Central Committee oversaw the test. Also Read | After missile launch, North Korea's Kim Jong-Un signals intent to restore inter-Korean hotline "The remarkable combat performance of the new-type anti-aircraft missile with features of rapid responsiveness and guidance accuracy of missile control system as well as the substantial increase in the distance of downing air targets has been verified," KCNA said. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea carries out new test, fires anti-aircraft missile

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has threatened to take military action if Qatar installs a Russian air defence system, France's Le Monde newspaper reported.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar last year, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism, which it denies.

Qatar and Russia signed an agreement on military and technical cooperation last year. Qatar's ambassador to Russia was quoted as saying in January that it was in talks to buy the Russian S-400 missile air defence systems.

Le Monde said that Saudi King Salman had written a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing his profound concern over negotiations between Doha and Moscow and the possibility that Qatar could deploy the missiles.

"The kingdom would be ready to take all necessary measures to eliminate this defence system, including military action," Le Monde quoted the letter to Macron as saying. It said the letter had been sent "recently", but was not more specific.

Salman asked Macron for his assistance to prevent the sale of the missiles and preserve peace in the region, Le Monde said.

The French president's office and the Saudi government's communications office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar last year, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism, which it denies

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has threatened to take military action if Qatar installs a Russian air defence system, France's Le Monde newspaper reported. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar last year, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism, which it denies. Qatar and Russia signed an agreement on military and technical cooperation last year. Qatar's ambassador to Russia was quoted as saying in January that it was in talks to buy the Russian S-400 missile air defence systems. Le Monde said that Saudi King Salman had written a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing his profound concern over negotiations between Doha and Moscow and the possibility that Qatar could deploy the missiles. "The kingdom would be ready to take all necessary measures to eliminate this defence system, including military action," Le Monde quoted the letter to Macron as saying. It said the letter had been sent "recently", but was not more specific. Salman asked Macron for his assistance to prevent the sale of the missiles and preserve peace in the region, Le Monde said. The French president's office and the Saudi government's communications office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Saudi Arabia threatens military action if Qatar deploys Russian anti-aircraft missiles: Report