On Saturday India has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed VSHORADS missiles in Pokhran firing ranges in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The three tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System were carried out by the DRDO in the Pokhran range of Rajasthan as part of development trials.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army and industry involved in the development trials and said this new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against aerial threats. Defence Minister’s office posted, ‘The DRDO India has successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation, technically advanced miniaturised weapon system VSHORADS, from Pokhran. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army and industry involved in the successful development’.
For the last few years, the missiles have been under development and are expected to meet the requirements of the forces to tackle enemy aircraft, drones and other aerial targets at short ranges. The forces rely on the Russian Igla missiles for their requirements but have felt the need to modernise their inventory for over a decade now.
The development cum production partners in the VSHORADS project are two private companies. Earlier on Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024 in New Delhi, expressed India’s support for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific.
He said, ‘India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among countries in the Indo-Pacific, with a strong emphasis on the centrality of ASEAN in fostering regional dialogue, stability, and collective growth’.
Rajnath Singh underscored India’s commitment of ensuring the safety and security of international maritime routes. He further said that the engagement with regional partners, including joint exercises and information-sharing initiatives, is aimed at strengthening the collective maritime security framework.
Comments