The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three test flights of the fourth generation and technically advanced miniaturised Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan in early October
The tests were carried out against high-speed targets, demonstrating critical parameters of maximum range and maximum altitude interception. These development trials showcased repeatability of ‘hitto-kill’ capability of the weapon system in various target engagement scenarios encompassing approaching, receding and crossing modes.
The development of VSHORADS missiles has been completed and two production agencies have been engaged as Development-cum-Production Partners
The indigenously developed system was tested at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges
(DcPPs). In these trials, the missiles made by DcPPs were successfully used, paving the way for early user trials and production in a short time span.
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS), designed
and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and DcPPs. The three Services have been associated with the project right from the beginning and participated in the developmental trials.
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