Why in News:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast.Marks a major step towards multi-layered, indigenous air defence capability for India.
Description:
- IADWS = Multi-layered Air Defence System developed by DRDO.
- Key Components:
- Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAMs) → for medium-range aerial threats.
- VSHORADS (Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems) → man-portable defence against low-flying aircraft, drones, helicopters.
- High-power Laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) → futuristic technology to destroy drones and UAVs.
- Support Systems: Integrated radars, drone detection & destruction units, command & control systems, communication networks.
Test Details
- Conducted from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
- Targets:
- 2 high-speed UAVs
- 1 multi-copter drone
- All three were destroyed simultaneously at different ranges and altitudes by QRSAM, VSHORADS & DEW.
- All subsystems performed flawlessly → confirmed by ITR tracking instruments.
Significance
- Provides layered protection against aerial threats (drones, UAVs, aircraft, cruise missiles).
- First Indian system to integrate missiles with a Directed Energy Weapon.
- Reduces dependency on imports like NASAMS-II (US) or other foreign systems.
- Strengthens India’s air defence architecture → critical for protecting metros, strategic assets, and military bases.
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