VSHORADS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful test flight of very short-range air-defence system (VSHORADS) missile, on Tuesday, from a ground-based portable launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
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.
DRDO conducted two successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on Tuesday from a ground-based portable launcher from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.@DRDO_India @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/YKO8HCPYpj
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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.
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, complimented and appreciated the efforts of DRDO and industry partners and said that this new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces.
The DRDO chairman and DDR&D secretary congratulated the entire VSHORADS team for this tremendous success.
