India's VSHORADS Missile Prepares for Close-Range Combat Trials

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is gearing up for another round of critical tests for its Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS). These tests will focus on engaging targets within a shorter range, a key requirement before the system moves to user trials.

In February 2024, DRDO successfully conducted two VSHORADS test flights against high-speed unmanned aerial targets. These tests, which took place at the missile's upper operational limit of 6 kilometers, validated its capabilities against distant threats.

The upcoming tests will specifically target distances less than 1 kilometer from the launch platform. This is essential to ensure the VSHORADS can effectively neutralize low-altitude aerial threats in close-quarters combat, a critical aspect of battlefield deployment.

Successful completion of the lower-limit trials will pave the way for user trials. In these trials, the VSHORADS will be evaluated by potential military users under real-world conditions, providing valuable feedback for further refinement.

Designed as a man-portable system, the VSHORADS is envisioned to be a vital tool for Indian ground forces. It will provide effective protection against a variety of close-range aerial threats, including helicopters and low-flying aircraft.

These upcoming lower-range tests mark a significant step forward in the development of the VSHORADS. With successful completion of these tests and subsequent user trials, India's air defence capabilities are poised to be further strengthened by this indigenous system.

 

[Hari Sud]

Tests…… Tests…… tests….. how long go on testing. This disease has to be controlled. Some people are testing until their retirement. Test is easy job.

 

[dhiraj Raja]

Indian defence forces have 1 problem either ask for something which is not possible or keep consuming time if we don't move with the world we will be left behind

 

[GMR]

These r tripod launched.. further developmental work to be done to convert to shoulder firing, then more tests, then more user trials, etc.. so best of luck to all enthusiastics. 👍

 

[Shrujanam Syama]

Tests…… Tests…… tests….. how long go on testing. This disease has to be controlled. Some people are testing until their retirement. Test is easy job.

Why is it wrong? India is in no hurry to deploy substandard weapons. Unless there is an urgency, why do you want India to deploy less optimal weapons and then later spend huge amount of time and resource to provide support, maintain and upgrade them? The idea is that once the product is approved for mass production, it should not have any problems that will necessitate upgrades as upgrading, modifying thousands of weapons will be a major task

 

[Hari Sud]

Why is it wrong? India is in no hurry to deploy substandard weapons. Unless there is an urgency, why do you want India to deploy less optimal weapons and then later spend huge amount of time and resource to provide support, maintain and upgrade them? The idea is that once the product is approved for mass production, it should not have any problems that will necessitate upgrades as upgrading, modifying thousands of weapons will be a major task

First DRDO tests, then the Army tests, then finally delivery and acceptance tests. These are delay tactics. The Army used this tactic to postpone ATAGS artillery order, although it has been tested to the end like no other artillery gun. In fact the Army wanted Israeli gun hence tests were their means to delay it so long that Israeli gun is purchased.

 

[Shrujanam Syama]

First DRDO tests, then the Army tests, then finally delivery and acceptance tests. These are delay tactics. The Army used this tactic to postpone ATAGS artillery order, although it has been tested to the end like no other artillery gun. In fact the Army wanted Israeli gun hence tests were their means to delay it so long that Israeli gun is purchased.

Israeli gun is a fake news. Same with NASAMS, Strykers, Gripens etc. ATAGS is delayed because Army is upgrading current artillery Sharang to 45 caliber by using Dhanush technology. It does not see a need to make large orders when there is already huge number of artillery present and only need upgrading

 

[beencensured]

Israeli gun is a fake news. Same with NASAMS, Strykers, Gripens etc. ATAGS is delayed because Army is upgrading current artillery Sharang to 45 caliber by using Dhanush technology. It does not see a need to make large orders when there is already huge number of artillery present and only need upgrading

Remember we need to compete with China and face a two front war. Which needs good amount of fire power to do.

 

[Shrujanam Syama]

Remember we need to compete with China and face a two front war. Which needs good amount of fire power to do.

The more weapons one purchases, more maintenance costs add up. The weapons will get rusted, catch dust, need oil changes, cleaning, parts replacement, regular fitness tests etc which will take an unnecessary toll on resources. This is why it is important to have 100% indigenous capability as with indigenous capability, India will be able to mass manufacture weapons at extremely rapid rate during wars.