Akhnoor (J&K), May 20, 2025 (ANI): The IGLA missile was a game-changer against Pakistani fighter jets and kamikaze drones. Its major strength lies in its mobility—being shoulder-fired, it can be launched from virtually any location, providing flexibility and speed in dynamic combat situations.An officer of the Indian Army said, “This is a shoulder-fired missile that works on passive IR seeking... This weapon system received its early warning through the Akashteer Command System. Its firers caught an IR signature of aerial threats and destroyed it way beyond our LOC... It success rate is high, with a kill ratio of 75% against fighters...”
