{"id":27283,"date":"2026-03-13T10:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=27283"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:08:28","slug":"indias-answer-to-stinger-drdo-developing-shoulder-launched-vshorads-missile-%f0%9f%9a%80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vglobenews.com\/?p=27283","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Answer to Stinger: DRDO Developing Shoulder-Launched VSHORADS Missile \ud83d\ude80"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img-20260313-wa00082487579614269318933.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRDO Advances Shoulder-Launched Version of Indigenous VSHORADS Missile System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hyderabad\/New Delhi:<\/strong> The <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)<\/strong> is moving ahead with the development of a shoulder-launched version of its indigenous <strong>Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)<\/strong>, marking a significant step toward strengthening India&#8217;s short-range air defence capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully validating the tripod-mounted configuration of the system, DRDO scientists are now working on transforming the missile system into a fully <strong>man-portable, shoulder-fired weapon<\/strong> that can be easily operated by infantry soldiers in battlefield conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"260\" width=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_103646831143908541004394-300x260.jpg?resize=300%2C260&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27282\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Defence sources said that the <strong>Research Centre Imarat (RCI)<\/strong> in Hyderabad, the lead laboratory responsible for the VSHORADS project, is currently focusing on <strong>miniaturizing and reducing the weight<\/strong> of the system. The proposed shoulder-launched variant is expected to weigh around <strong>15 to 18 kilograms<\/strong>, placing it in the category of globally recognised <strong>Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lightweight configuration is designed to enable soldiers to quickly deploy the weapon in combat zones and neutralize <strong>low-altitude aerial threats<\/strong> such as drones, helicopters, and slow-moving aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strong Operational Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the reduction in size and weight, the shoulder-fired VSHORADS is expected to retain strong operational capabilities. Defence officials indicated that the missile will have an <strong>effective range of approximately 6 kilometres<\/strong> and the ability to engage targets at altitudes of up to <strong>3.5 kilometres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1036541529619196597545764.jpg?resize=300%2C246&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1036541529619196597545764.jpg?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1036541529619196597545764.jpg?w=668&amp;ssl=1 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These features will make the system particularly useful for <strong>frontline infantry units<\/strong> and air defence teams deployed in difficult terrains such as mountains, deserts, and border regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful Trials of Tripod Variant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of the shoulder-launched version follows the successful testing of the <strong>tripod-mounted VSHORADS system<\/strong>. The missile recently completed <strong>three consecutive successful flight trials in February 2026<\/strong> at the <strong>Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During these trials, the missile demonstrated its <strong>hit-to-kill capability<\/strong>, accurately intercepting high-speed aerial targets designed to simulate enemy aircraft. The tests validated the system\u2019s performance across different parameters, including <strong>range, altitude, and target speed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With most developmental trials completed, the tripod variant is currently undergoing <strong>user validation trials by the armed forces<\/strong>, bringing it closer to operational induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Technology and Indigenous Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The indigenous VSHORADS program represents a <strong>fourth-generation MANPADS<\/strong> developed under India&#8217;s <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative<\/strong>, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign defence imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key technological features of the system is its <strong>uncooled Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker<\/strong>, which enables accurate target tracking without the need for coolant gas cylinders used in older missile systems. This makes the system <strong>simpler, more reliable, and easier to maintain in field conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1037032232725354033836658.jpg?resize=300%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1037032232725354033836658.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vglobenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_2026_0313_1037032232725354033836658.jpg?w=668&amp;ssl=1 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competing with Global Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once fully operational, India&#8217;s shoulder-launched VSHORADS is expected to stand alongside some of the world\u2019s leading portable air defence systems, including the American <strong>FIM-92 Stinger<\/strong>, Russia\u2019s <strong>Igla-S<\/strong>, and <strong>Verba<\/strong> missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system will play an important role in strengthening <strong>India\u2019s layered air defence architecture<\/strong>, particularly by providing <strong>last-line protection to ground forces against low-flying aerial threats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defence analysts believe that the successful development of VSHORADS will significantly enhance the <strong>combat capability of the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy<\/strong>, while also reinforcing India&#8217;s growing <strong>self-reliance in advanced defence technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DRDO Advances Shoulder-Launched Version of Indigenous VSHORADS Missile System Hyderabad\/New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is moving ahead with the development of a shoulder-launched version of its indigenous Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), marking a significant step toward strengthening India&#8217;s short-range air defence capabilities. 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