India’s air defense capabilities have been further strengthened.
The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russian aerospace and defense company Rosoboronexport for the supply of the Pantsir mobile air defense system to India.
The MoU between India and Russia was signed in Goa at the fifth India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Subgroup meeting.
The Pantsir system is a versatile and advanced air defense platform that integrates both missiles and guns to provide multi-layered protection against a wide range of aerial threats. The system is designed to defend key assets such as military bases, airports, and industrial sites, reinforcing India’s air defense units.
Under the MoU, the two sides will co-develop variants of the Pantsir system as part of India’s attempts to increase self-reliance in defense manufacturing. According to media reports, Russia will offer India the latest version of the system.
