Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

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October 07, 2024

Recently, DRDO successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised VSHORADS at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.

About Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Very Short Range Air Defence System

  • The 4th Generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats.
  • Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Key Features of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

  • Range: Effective up to 6 km.
  • Seeker: Equipped with a dual-band Infrared Imaging (IIR) seeker for precise target tracking.
  • Propulsion: Uses a dual-thrust solid motor for enhanced performance.
  • Miniaturised Reaction Control System (RCS): Ensures improved manoeuvrability during flight.
  • Portable Design: Lightweight, allowing for quick deployment in difficult terrains.
  • Engagement Scenarios: Demonstrates hit-to-kill capability in various scenarios, including approaching, receding, and crossing aerial threats.

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Significance in Security

  • Provides short-range air defence to protect ground forces and critical assets against helicopters and low-flying aircraft.
  • Enhances India’s self-reliance under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative by involving Development cum Production Partners (DcPP) for rapid production.
  • Contributes to the modernization of India’s armed forces, equipping them with state-of-the-art technology for better defence against aerial threats.

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