NEW DELHI: The Centre has sought procurement of a next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (Vshorads-NG] to strengthen air defence capability under all-weather conditions. As per the ...

For closer threats, they're developing the VSHORAD system and are planning to get 500 launchers and 3,000 of these missiles. India is also making fast progress in hypersonic missile technology.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army has taken delivery of the Saab AT4 anti-armour weapon system, and of the MBDA Starstreak very short range air defence systems (VSHORAD) in deals that were contracted ...

The air defence systems, such as missiles, drones and aircraft, are essential in protecting different countries from aerial threats. In the process, the systems detect, track, and engage an ...

For very close-in threats, India has VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defense) systems, such as shoulder-fired missiles and gun-based platforms like the Shilka and Tunguska. Together, these systems ...

VSHORAD, man-portable air defence system (MANPADS), is a short range missile syste, designed for low-altitude aerial threats. It enhances the Indian Army's capability to neutralise low-flying ...

India's increasing focus on VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) systems, as well as indigenous hypersonic missile development, reflects the country’s push for self-reliance and advanced deterrence.

In the early hours of May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor and destroyed nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pok. The targets neutralised in the operation ...

The sensor suite includes a lightweight SAAB Giraffe 1X rotating AESA-radar. The Giraffe 1X is optimised for very short range (VSHORAD)-engagements against surface and airborne targets. SAAB in ...

India’s integrated air defence system (IADS) in the region now incorporates Akash surface-to-air missiles, SHORAD and VSHORAD batteries, and mobile radar platforms. This network can detect, track, and ...

Bundesliga club Heidenheim has accused Berlin police of extreme violence leaving some of its fans needing medical treatment following Saturday’s game at Union Berlin. Five Heidenheim supporters were ...