VSHORAD

The Very Short Range Air Defence System, or VSHORADS, is a fourth-generation man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) developed by Research Centre Imarat, located in Hyderabad. Multiple DRDO laboratories along with Indian industry partners are participating in the project. It is designed for anti-aircraft warfare and neutralising low altitude aerial threats at short ranges. The system also forms a part of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS).