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Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed three successful flight-tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha.
About Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS):
- The VSHORADS is an advanced Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS).
- The missile has been developed indigenously by the Research Center Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
- The missile system is specifically designed to protect against low-altitude aerial threats, primarily targeting drones, helicopters, small aircraft, and other aerial objects that fly at low altitudes, which are typically challenging to target with conventional air defense systems.
- Man Portable System: VSHORADS is a lightweight, portable missile system that can be carried and operated by a single soldier, providing flexibility and ease of deployment in various combat situations.
- The system is designed to be used by all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces—the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS)
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