The missiles have been under development for the last few years and are expected to meet the critical requirements of the forces to tackle enemy aircraft, drones and other aerial targets at short ranges.
Conducted in desert terrain, the trials aimed to assess the firing performance and accuracy of the new light tank, which met all the intended objectives.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR).
The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from Odisha's Chandipur. The missile from a land-based vertical launcher intercepted a high-speed aerial target, validating key features like the Proximity Fuse and Seeker.
Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist Ram Narain Agarwal passed away after a brief illness. He was a member of various national academies and delivered lectures on self-reliance and missile technology at various forums.
The missile succesful trials were conducted on April 14. The system consisted of the MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition system, and the fire control unit.
The Target Missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs mimicking adversary Ballistic Missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the AD Interceptor system, said Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
These project sanctions are a testimony to the continuing endeavour of DRDO in nurturing Industries, especially MSMEs & start-ups, in defence and aerospace domains.
In a big step toward Atmanirbharta in Defence, DRDO has successfully tested its High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ‘ABHYAS. Watch to know more!’
The High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' has been designed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO in Bengaluru. Its development was carried out in collaboration with Production Agencies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro.
The Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems are designed to counter aerial threats such as drones, fighter aircraft, and helicopters. This effort addresses the Indian forces' shortage of updated VSHORAD missiles.
This is the second generation of the indigenously developed anti-radiation missile. The first generation of Rudram was test-fired successfully three years ago by Defence Research and Development.
The Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) was tested at the coast of Odisha's Balasore. This trial is said to be significant in establishing anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
The jacket is capable of giving protection against 7.62 x 54 R API (Level 6 of BIS 17051) ammunition, the Defence Ministry said.
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) successfully flight tested today from ITR Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. ITCM is long-range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion system.
Rajnath Singh lauded the DRDO and the Indian Army for the successful trials of the system. He termed it an important step towards achieving self-reliance in advanced technology-based defence system development.
The inclusion of Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology in the Agni-5 missile enhances its effectiveness in delivering multiple warheads to different targets with precision, thereby augmenting India's deterrence capabilities and strengthening national security.
The missile can bring almost the entire Asia including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe under its striking range.
The project would see the prototype manufactured by industry including the public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The project IS estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore.
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners.
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