DRDO Conducts Three Back-to-Back VSHORADS Trials
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) on February 1, 2025, from the Chandipur test range off the Odisha coast. These tests were conducted against high-speed aerial targets flying at low altitudes, reinforcing India’s air defence capabilities. The trials showcased the missile system’s precision, reliability, and effectiveness in neutralizing airborne threats, particularly drones and loitering munitions.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | DRDO Conducts Three Back-to-Back VSHORADS Trials |
Test Location | Chandipur, Odisha |
Missile System | Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) |
Target Type | High-speed, low-altitude aerial targets (simulating drones) |
Trial Outcome | Successfully intercepted & destroyed all targets |
Tracking Systems | Telemetry, Electro-Optical Tracking, Radar |
Developing Agency | DRDO (Research Centre Imarat & other labs) |
Military Usage | Army, Navy, and Air Force |
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