DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of multi-layered Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The IADWS is a multi-layered system comprising indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles, and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW). During the test, three different targets, including high-speed UAVs and a multi-copter drone, were simultaneously engaged and destroyed. All weapon system components, including missile systems, drone detection, command and control, and radars, performed flawlessly, as confirmed by the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.
Key Points
- DRDO successfully conducted the first flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS).
- The IADWS is a multi-layered system incorporating indigenous QRSAM, VSHORADS, and a DEW.
- The system demonstrated its capability by simultaneously engaging and destroying multiple aerial targets.
- All components of the IADWS performed flawlessly during the tests off the coast of Odisha.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO and armed forces for this successful development.
Exam Facts
- IADWS includes Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAM).
- IADWS includes Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles.
- IADWS includes a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
- Tests were conducted off the coast of Odisha at the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.
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