US EditionIndia bolsters defence with Rs 250 crore Russian missiles after Pahalgam attack
- On May 2, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The talks followed a deadly attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians and led to escalating tensions and punitive measures between India and Pakistan.
- To bolster its frontline aerial defence capabilities, the Indian Army recently received a new batch of Russian-origin Igla-S missiles valued at more than Rs 250 crore.
- Under emergency procurement powers, the Indian Army has deployed the advanced Igla-S missile system—an upgraded variant of the 1990s-era Igla missiles—along the western border to defend against hostile aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and attack helicopters.
- This missile delivery and ongoing acquisitions suggest India aims to bolster its air defence capabilities amid heightened risks from cross-border hostilities with Pakistan.
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Pahalgam terror attack: Russia urges India, Pakistan to resolve differences under Shimla, Lahore accords
With tensions between India and Pakistan rising over the Pahalgam terror attack, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke to his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and called for "settlement" of the "disagreements" between the two neighbours under the framework of the Simla agreement and the Lahore declaration.
Russia calls for settlements of disagreement between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
The External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar discussed the Pahalgam terror attack with Russia's foreign minister (FM) Sergey Lavrov on Friday (May 2). Jaishankar said that the 'perpetrators, backers and planners of Pahalgam attack' must be brought to justice. Sergey Lavrov calls for India-Pakistan dialogue in talks with Jaishankar Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has urged India and Pakistan to settle their disagreements bilaterall…
Indian Army received Igla-S missiles from Russia capable of destroying enemy drones and fighter planes ann
Indian Army Got Igla-S Missile: After the Pahalgam attack, the strength of the Indian army has increased further amidst tension with Pakistan. The reason behind this is the weapon that came from Russia, which will destroy the enemy army's drones and fighter planes in the air. Indian Army has been delivered the Igla-S missile from Russia. The air defense system delivered from Russia is being specially deployed for fast and precise air defense in …
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