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VSHORADS Missile Trials by DRDO at Chandipur, Odisha

2 March 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYVSHORADS MissileTrials by DRDO atChandipur, Odisha2 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completed a set of successful VSHORADS firing trials at Chandipur on the Odisha coast. The missile struck fast-moving aerial targets every time it was tested.

Key facts

  • Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • System: VSHORADS missile, meant to neutralise low-altitude aerial threats.
  • Test site: Chandipur, Odisha.
  • Result: high-speed targets were intercepted in all three consecutive tests.
  • Policy link: Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.

Significance

  • Shows that India can develop its own short-range air-defence weapons.
  • Three straight successful interceptions point to dependable performance.

Exam angle

  • Developer: DRDO.
  • Test location: Chandipur, Odisha.
  • Role of the missile: defence against low-altitude aerial threats.
  • Policy theme: Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation conducted the VSHORADS missile trials at Chandipur?

DRDO ran the successful VSHORADS trials at Chandipur, Odisha.

2. What type of threat is the VSHORADS missile designed to neutralise?

The system is meant for low-altitude aerial threats.

3. In the VSHORADS trials, how many consecutive tests saw the missile intercept high-speed targets?

The missile intercepted targets in all three consecutive tests.

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