Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14, 2023. Flight tests were conducted using a ground-based man-portable launcher against high-speed unmanned aerial targets that mimicked approaching and receding aircraft. All mission objectives were met by successfully intercepting the targets.
VSHORADS
VSHORADS is a MANPAD (Man Portable Air Defence System) designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges. It was designed and developed in-house by Hyderabad’s Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. Many novel technologies are used in the missile, including a dual-band IIR Seeker, a miniaturised Reaction Control System, and integrated avionics. A dual-thrust solid motor provides propulsion.
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Complimenting DRDO and industry partners, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh said the missile equipped with novel technologies will give a further technological boost to the Armed Forces. Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, also congratulated the teams involved in the consecutive successful flight tests.
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