'Multi-layered defence shield': India successfully tests maiden flight of Integrated Air Defence Weapon system; watch

Sunday, 24 August 2025 (23 hours ago)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast on August 23, 2025. This multi-layered air defence platform integrates indigenous components like QRSAM, VSHORADS, and a Directed Energy Weapon.

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QRSAM Indian surface-to-air missile

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Directed-energy weapon Type of weapon that fires a concentrated beam of energy at its target

VSHORAD (India) Indian anti-aircraft missile

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