The 9K38 Igla, known by its NATO reporting name SA-18 Grouse, is a Russian/Soviet man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) designed for short engagement ranges.

Key Features:

• Developed by Kolomna OKB, the Igla is a short-range man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
• Entered service in various versions: Igla-1 (1981), Igla (1983), Igla-S (2004).
• Supplemented by the 9K333 Verba since 2014.
• Not an improved version but a new project, aiming for better countermeasure resistance and wider engagement capabilities compared to Strela series.
• Development split into two versions: Igla (full-capability) and Igla-1 (simplified with earlier service entry).
• Full-capability Igla (9K38) features improved resistance, better seeker, expanded engagement capability, and entered Soviet Army service in 1983.
• Naval variant known as SA-N-10 Grouse.
• The Igla-1M missile comprises a Ground Power Supply Source, Launching Tube, Launching Mechanism, and Missile (9M313-1).
• Two-barrel version of the 9K38 missile launcher is called Dzhigit.

It can be accompanied by a 9S80 search radar (NATO designation "Dog Ear"), HARM code 109.