Three Successive Flight Trials of VSHORADS Successfully conducted by DRDO

Three Successive Flight Trials of VSHORADS Successfully conducted by DRDO

¨     Three Successive Flight Trials of VSHORADS Successfully conducted by DRDO.

¨     Three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) were successfully conducted by the DRDO from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha.

¨     The trials were undertaken to revalidate the missile system’s capability to neutralise high-speed aerial threats at varying speeds, ranges and altitudes.

¨     During the tests, high-speed targets simulating enemy aircraft were intercepted and destroyed by the missiles under diverse threat scenarios.

¨     All engagement parameters were successfully met, demonstrating performance at extreme operational points.

¨     Flight data was captured through telemetry and electro-optical tracking systems to confirm the system’s effectiveness.

¨     The trials validated VSHORADS’ ability to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats.

¨     VSHORADS is a man-portable air defence system designed and developed indigenously by Research Center Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Development cum Production Partners.

¨     The missile system has the capability to meet the needs of all three branches of the Armed Forces, viz. Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

¨     Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and industry partners for the achievement.

¨  The consecutive success of the trials was described as a significant milestone in strengthening India’s air defence capabilities.

¨     The system is expected to be inducted into the armed forces in the near future following the successful validation.