The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Integrated Test Range Chandipur (ITR), located off the coast of Odisha.
The trials were aimed at revalidating the missile system’s capability to neutralise high-speed aerial threats across varying speed, range, and altitude profiles.
Operational Performance
- The missiles successfully intercepted and destroyed high-speed aerial targets. • Targets simulated enemy aircraft in diverse threat scenarios.
- Engagements were conducted across extreme operational parameters
About Very Short-Rage Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
It is an indigenous, fourth-generation Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) Developed indigenously by Research Center Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Development cum Production Partners.
It is designed to neutralise low-altitude aerial threats such as helicopters, drones, and high speed aircraft at short ranges, drones and other airborne targets
Key Technical Specifications
- Operational Range: 250 metres to 6 kilometres.
- Maximum Altitude: Up to 3.5 kilometres.
- Maximum Speed: Mach 1.5.
- Guidance System: State-of-the-art uncooled imaging infrared (IIR) seeker that can distinguish between actual targets and decoys.
- Propulsion: Dual-thrust solid motor for high maneuverability.
- Weight: Approximately 20.5 kg, designed for high mobility and portability by a single soldier.
- Suitable for deployment by all three services: Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force