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IADWS tested by DRDO: layered air defence under Mission Sudarshan Chakra

25 August 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYIADWS tested by DRDO:layered air defenceunder MissionSudarshan Chakra25 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

First trials of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System mark progress on a homegrown, layered shield.

About IADWS

  • Network-centric system by DRDO; mission announced on the 79th Independence Day.
  • Protects airbases, radars, command centres, nuclear and space sites and power plants.
  • Faces fast jets, cruise missiles, drones, swarms and loitering munitions.

Layers

LayerSystemReach
OuterQRSAM25-30 km, up to 10 km altitude
MiddleVSHORADSInfrared seeker; 6 km range, 4 km altitude
InnerLaser DEWClose-range drone kill, low cost per shot
  • A C2C2 centre fuses radar and electro-optical data and assigns the best weapon by speed, altitude and trajectory.

Exam angle

  • Components: QRSAM, VSHORADS, DEW.

Test yourself

1. Which three systems does IADWS combine into a unified command?

IADWS integrates QRSAM, VSHORADS and a Directed Energy Weapon.

2. In IADWS, which weapon forms the inner layer against drones and loitering munitions?

The high-power laser works at close range with virtually unlimited firing capacity.

3. By which year does Mission Sudarshan Chakra aim to build its indigenous air defence shield?

The mission targets an Iron Dome-like system by 2035.

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