Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on August 24.
The tests were conducted at 12.30 p.m. on August 23 off the coast of Odisha. Sharing the achievement on X, Rajnath Singh said, “IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).”
Congratulating the DRDO, the Armed Forces and the defence industry, Rajnath added, “This unique flight test has established the multi-layered air defence capability of our country and is going to strengthen area defence for important facilities against enemy aerial threats.”
The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System is designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats. The system incorporates radar, launchers, targeting and guidance systems, missiles, and command-and-control units to provide comprehensive air defence.
