SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Indian Navy has expressed interest in the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) to bolster the defensive capabilities of its frontline warships. This advanced system, originally designed for land-based applications, is being considered for adaptation as a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), enhancing the Navy’s ability to counter a wide range of aerial and surface threats.
The VSHORADS is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) equipped with advanced technologies, including a dual-band infrared seeker and a lightweight design for high mobility. When modified for naval applications, the VSHORADS-based CIWS will provide an additional layer of defence, complementing existing missile systems like the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).
The VSHORADS-based CIWS is intended to sit below the VL-SRSAM in the defensive hierarchy. While the VL-SRSAM will serve as the primary point-defence interceptor against sea-skimming missiles, the VSHORADS-based system will add another layer of protection, particularly for close-range threats.
VSHORADS system will be designed to intercept incoming cruise missiles, drones, and other air and surface threats, ensuring robust protection for the Navy’s warships in high-intensity conflict scenarios.
The VSHORADS-based CIWS will form part of the Navy’s broader effort to replace the ageing Barak-I missiles. The VL-SRSAM is already slated to take over the point-defence role, and the addition of a VSHORADS-based system will address the need for a quick-reaction capability to neutralize smaller, faster-moving targets that might penetrate outer defensive layers.
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