New Delhi, Sep 27 (Agency) 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. The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile 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, the Defence Ministry said. The System 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 optimised to ensure easy portability. Both the flight tests have completely met the mission objectives. 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.