Russia, US war machines to face off again? 5000 Russian Igla-S air defense missiles vs 10 American F-35 fighters over Venezuelan skies soon after Nicolas Maduro’s big claimVenezuela has declared it possesses 5,000 Russian-made Igla-S missiles, a direct countermeasure to the recent US deployment of 10 F-35 stea...
23 Oct, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
President Maduro says Venezuela has 5,000 Russian anti-aircraft missiles to counter USVenezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced the acquisition of 5,000 Russian Igla-S surface-to-air missiles, positioning them to counter...
23 Oct, 2025, 07.35 AM IST
India-Pakistan War: From S400 to Akash missiles, here's how Indian air defence system works 24x7 to protect our skies from enemy attackIndia's armed forces successfully intercepted and neutralized over 50 drones launched by Pakistan across the Western Border, including the ...
09 May, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Putin dials PM Modi, extends full support in fight against terrorism in no uncertain termsVladimir Putin called Narendra Modi and condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. He assured India of Russia's full support in combating terror...
05 May, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
India fast-tracks VSHORADS-NG missile deal amid border security concernsAmid heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has issued a tender for next-generation Very Short Range...
04 May, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
Army is moving on with a Rs 6800 crore desi shoulder-fired missile project for the borders of China and PakistanIndian Army invests in VSHORAD to counter threats from China and Pakistan. Plans include shoulder-fired missiles, Russian Igla-S, and laser...
21 Apr, 2024, 07.06 PM IST
Israel-Iran clashes prompts India to boost its multi-layered air & missile defence systemsIndia's efforts to bolster its air and missile defence systems are crucial, especially in light of escalating tensions between Israel and I...
20 Apr, 2024, 05.21 PM IST
Limits to Russia-China strategic partnershipRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent visit to China raised eyebrows about the depth of the Beijing-Moscow alliance. Despite appe...
11 Apr, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Indian Army gets portable Igla-S Air defence system; Here's all about next-gen missiles to be deployed at China, Pakistan bordersThe Indian Army has received the first batch of Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) from Russia, part of a larger deal for 12...
08 Apr, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
India may soon have its own desi portable air defence missilesThe indigenous very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), developed by DRDO to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats within a 6-km ra...
04 Jan, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
Russia to supply, license production of Igla anti-aircraft missiles to India: ReportRussia has signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and allow production of the Igla there under licens...
14 Nov, 2023, 02.54 PM IST
First S-400 unit to be delivered by end of 2021"The schedule of fulfilling the contract has been discussed in detail with Indian partners and the delivery of the first regiment is expect...
27 Aug, 2020, 07.03 AM IST
India requests quick delivery of missiles, ammo from Russia; Amethi factory to launch before summitIt is learnt that India has requested in particular for Igla S anti air missiles, assault rifles and ammunition for various Russian origin ...
25 Jun, 2020, 01.37 PM IST
European manufacturer signs up to make missiles in India with BDLMoU signed for assembly, integration of Air to Air Asraam missile and anti-air Mistral.
18 Sep, 2019, 04.10 PM IST
No impact of sanctions on S 400 delivery to India, are working out payment options: RussiaThe game changing air defence system that can take down targets from as far as 300 km is set for delivery by October next year, a top Russi...
21 Feb, 2019, 01.50 PM IST
Russia to bag $1.5-billion deal for air defence missilesThe process to procure Very Short Range Air Defence (Vshorad) missiles was initiated in 2010 under the previous government and went through...
20 Nov, 2018, 10.52 AM IST
Rs 27,000-crore anti-aircraft missile deal hits hurdleThe Rs 27,000 crore deal was initiated in 2010 and has gone through several twists and turns over the years that has left the French, Swede...
17 May, 2018, 06.11 PM IST