Twin Tests of India-Made ‘Very Short-Range Air Defence System’ successful
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully completed two consecutive flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile off the coast of Odisha on Tuesday. According to the Defence Ministry, flight tests were conducted against high-speed unmanned aerial targets using a ground-based man-portable launcher.
According to the report, the targets were successfully intercepted, completing all mission objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO and industrial partners, saying the missile’s innovative features will provide the armed forces with a technical boost.
VSHORADS is a man-portable air defence (MANPAD) device designed to counter low-altitude aircraft threats at short ranges. It was created and developed in-house by Hyderabad’s Research Centre Imarat in association with other DRDO laboratories and Indian business partners.
The DRDO conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on March 14 at the integrated test range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, according to the ministry.
The flight tests were conducted from a ground-based man-portable launcher against high-speed unmanned aerial targets, simulating approaching and retreating aircraft, according to a release.
According to the ministry, the missile contains unique technology, such as a dual-band IIR Seeker, a miniaturised response control system, and integrated avionics, and it is propelled by a dual-thrust solid motor. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat also praised the teams involved in the missile’s repeated successful flight testing.
