On March 14, 2023, the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile underwent two consecutively successful flight tests at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
In order to simulate approaching and departing aircraft, the flight tests were conducted from a ground-based man-portable launcher against swift unmanned aerial targets.
All mission goals were achieved by effectively intercepting the targets.
The VSHORADS Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) is designed to eliminate close-range, low-altitude aerial threats. In cooperation with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners, Research Center Imarat, Hyderabad designed and created it locally. The missile uses a variety of cutting-edge technology, including as integrated avionics, a dual-band IIR seeker, and a reaction control system that is miniature. A solid motor with dual thrust powers the propulsion.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh praised DRDO and industrial partners and stated that the missile loaded with cutting-edge technologies will provide the Armed Forces an additional technological push.
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, the chairman of DRDO and secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, also expressed his gratitude to the teams involved in the series of successful flight tests.
