VSHORADS

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DRDO conducted two successful test flight of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on 27 Sep 2022 from a ground based portable launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.

Details:

• VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners.
• VSHORADS missile incorporates many novel technologies including miniaturized Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics, which have been successfully proven during the tests.
• The missile, meant for neutralizing low altitude aerial threats at short ranges is propelled by a dual thrust solid motor.
• The design of the missile including launcher has been highly optimized to ensure easy portability.
• Both the flight tests have completely met the mission objectives.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1862617