DRDO achieves success in Very Short-Range Air Defence System flight tests

DRDO achieves success in Very Short-Range Air Defence System flight tests

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Category : Defense Published on: March 02 2024

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  • DRDO achieved a milestone with two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile.
  • The tests took place on February 28 and 29 from a ground-based portable launcher in Odisha.
  • The tests involved engaging high-speed unmanned aerial targets.
  • Both missiles intercepted and destroyed the targets during the tests.
  • The successful tests fulfilled the mission objectives, showcasing the effectiveness of the VSHORADS system.
  • These tests were conducted from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha, at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
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