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| DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of VSHORADS missile | Daily Current Affairs Dose |
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DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of VSHORADS missile | Daily Current Affairs Dose
DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of VSHORADS missile: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
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The flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man portable launcher against high speed unmanned aerial targets, mimicking approaching and receding aircraft. The targets were successfully intercepted, meeting all mission objectives.
About: Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) meant for neutralising low altitude aerial threats at short ranges. It has been designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners.
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The VSHORADS missile incorporates many novel technologies including Dual-band IIR Seeker, miniaturised Reaction Control System and integrated avionics. The propulsion is provided by a dual thrust solid motor.
Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic
- DRDO Formed by: 1958
- Full form of DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Headquarters: DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi
- DRDO Motto: Sanskrit: बलस्य मूलं विज्ञानम् "Strength's Origin is in Knowledge"
- DRDO Executive: Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairman, DRDO
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