Pokharan: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokharan Field Firing Ranges here in Rajasthan.
The DRDO successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation, technically advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4, 2024. The tests were carried out against high-speed targets, demonstrating very critical parameters of maximum range and maximum altitude interception. These development trials showcased the repeatability of the hit-to-kill capability of the weapon system in various target engagement scenarios covering approaching, receding and crossing modes.
The development of Very Short Range Air Defence System missiles has been completed and two production agencies have been engaged in the Development cum Production Partner (DcPP) mode, the DRDO announced.
In these trials, the missiles realised through DcPPs have been successfully used, thus paving the way for early user trials and production in a short time span in line with the government’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India).
The Very Short Range Air Defence System is a ‘Man Portable Air Defence System’ 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 during the developmental trials.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry involved in the successful development trials. “This new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against aerial threats,” the Defence Minister said.
Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the DRDO team, industry partners and users for the successful flight tests.
– global bihari bureau
