DRDO Successfully Conducts Flight Trials of VSHORADS Missile Off Odisha Coast: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The trials showcased the missile system’s capability to intercept and neutralize low-flying aerial threats, reinforcing India’s self-reliance in air defence technology.
Feature | Details |
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Missile Type | Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) |
Launch Site | ITR, Chandipur, Odisha |
Trial Success | Intercepted and destroyed all three targets |
Target Type | Low-flying drones with reduced thermal signatures |
Deployment | Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force |
Developer | DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) with DRDO labs |
Specification | Details |
Category | Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) |
Range | Short-Range |
Target Type | Low-altitude aerial threats |
Guidance System | Infrared Homing |
Portability | Shoulder-launched |
Operational Use | Battlefield air defence |