Successful Flight Tests of VSHORADS Missile by DRDO

• 04 Mar 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile.

• These tests were carried out from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, and targeted high-speed unmanned aerial targets in various interception scenarios.
• VSHORADS, a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD), is an indigenous creation developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners.
• The missile incorporates advanced technologies such as a miniaturized Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics.
• Propelled by a dual-thrust solid motor, the missile is designed to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges while ensuring easy portability due to highly optimized design.

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