Day 35
Science & TechnologySkim2025-02-01
DRDO Tests VSHORADS Air Defence System
What Happened
The DRDO conducted three successful flight-trials of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at Chandipur, Odisha. This man-portable system intercepted high-speed targets mimicking low-flying drones, validating its performance against modern aerial threats.
Why It Matters
The system provides critical, mobile close-range air defence for the Indian Army, reducing dependency on imports and countering the rising threat of drone warfare on the borders.
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