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DRDO has successfully conducted flight tests of the 4th generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) in Rajasthan.

Science and Technology | Dated: 09 Oct 2024

On October 3rd and 4th, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight tests of the advanced 4th Generation miniaturized Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, showcasing its capabilities against high-speed targets.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Development cum Production Partners.
- These development trials demonstrated the weapon system's reliable hit-to-kill capability in various target engagement scenarios, including approaching, receding, and crossing modes.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The tests were carried out using a ground-based portable launcher.
(ii) Dr. Sameer V Kamat, Chairman, Department of Defense Research and Development (DRDO) also congratulated the DRDO team, industry partners and users for the successful flight tests.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where were the flight tests of the 4th generation VSHORADS conducted?

Correct Answer: Rajasthan

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About DRDO,

Chairman: Sameer V. Kamat
Headquarters: New Delhi