The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
The defence ministry said flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man portable launcher against high speed unmanned aerial targets.
It said the targets were successfully intercepted, meeting all mission objectives.
Complimenting DRDO and industry partners, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the missile equipped with novel technologies will give further technological boost to the armed forces.
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 Imarat, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners.
"The DRDO conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile at the integrated test range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 14," the ministry said.
"The flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man portable launcher against high speed unmanned aerial targets, mimicking approaching and receding aircraft," it said in a statement.
"The 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," the ministry said.
DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat also congratulated the teams associated with the consecutive successful flight tests of the missile.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Train Derailment: Restoration Work Underway At The Site
Defence Ministry Pays Tribute To Kargil War Heroes On 25th Anniversary "Misleading": Centre On Reports Of Model Of Chinook Chopper Missing In UP Britain's Defence Ministry Hit By Cyberattack, Ex-Minister Targets China 'Entire NEET Paper Solved In 45 Minutes Before Exam?': Top Court To Centre On CCTV, Gym Trainer Picks Up Club, Hits Mumbai Man On Head During Workout "In Order To See...": Trump On Why He Tilted Head Before Assassin Fired Trump Shooter's Father Called Cops About Missing Gun Before Attack: Report Application Process For Chief Engineer, Project Manager Begins Hulk Hogan Tears Off Shirt In Support Of Donald Trump At Republican Event Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.