Russia will reveal details of a new mobile short-range air defence system at Aero India 2011, the air show being held from 9-13 February in Bengaluru, India.

“The [Kolomna-based] Engineering Design Bureau will present for the first time details of a new ultra-short-range air defence system based on the Strelets launcher for the portable Igla missiles,” Russia’s Federal Service said.

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The Strelets multiple launcher unit has been designed for use with the 9M39 Igla and Igla-1 missiles.

The unit provides an automatic remote launch capability in either single-round or salvo modes when mounted on various launch platforms, according to RIA Novosti.

Russia will be represented by 35 companies, including MiG, Sukhoi, Almaz-Antei and Engineering Design Bureau, and will exhibit 80 types of weaponry at the upcoming show.

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