Igla-S VSHORAD

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Igla-S — Man-Portable Air Defence System

APPROVED

Interim MANPADS procurement from Russia pending indigenous VSHORAD

Budget

₹260 Cr + earlier EP lots

Timeline

2020–2025

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

20%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

CURRENT

Equipment inducted into service.

INTEL SIGNALS

Igla-S is an interim emergency-procurement MANPADS bridge while indigenous VSHORADS matures. Open sources track earlier direct Russian emergency lots plus an EP-4 order around ₹260 crore for 48 launchers, 100 missiles, night sights and test equipment, with assembly/local support by Adani Defence under Rosoboronexport transfer arrangements.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

India acquires VSHORADS equipped with Igla-S missiles to counter drone and chopper threats: Why that’s a... - Moneycontrol.com

news.google.com · 06 May 2025

Indian Army to Acquire Indigenous VSHORADS-NG, Aiming to Replace Aging Igla-1M and Supplement Limited Igla-S - Defence.in

news.google.com · 06 May 2025

Army tests Igla-S air defence system in Bikaner - The Times of India

news.google.com · 03 Oct 2026

One soldier, one missile. How the Igla-S Is countering modern aerial threats - The Times of India

news.google.com · 09 Jul 2026

Indian Army Orders More Adani-made ARKA (Igla-S) Air Defence Systems, Signaling Deep Confidence in Domestic Defence Production - Defence.in

news.google.com · 26 Jun 2025

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Igla-S VSHORAD

Pipeline Status

Stage 7/7

Delivered / Assembled

Estimated Budget

₹260 Cr + earlier EP lots

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2020–2025

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Army

20% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Igla-S VSHORAD?▾

Igla-S — Man-Portable Air Defence System is currently at Stage 7 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Delivered / Assembled). Interim MANPADS procurement from Russia pending indigenous VSHORAD

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Igla-S VSHORAD?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Igla-S VSHORAD is estimated at ₹260 Cr + earlier EP lots.

When is Igla-S VSHORAD expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2020–2025.

Which agencies and companies are building Igla-S VSHORAD?▾

Igla-S VSHORAD is developed in coordination with vendors: Rosoboronexport, Adani Defence Systems and Technologies.

What is the indigenisation level of Igla-S VSHORAD?▾

Igla-S VSHORAD targets an indigenous content of 20%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Rosoboronexport · Adani Defence Systems and Technologies

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