The IADWS is a cutting-edge, multi-layered air defence system designed to safeguard Indian airspace against potential threats.
The system comprises a robust mix of indigenous technologies, including the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), the Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
Key Features of the IADWS
QRSAM: The Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) is an advanced missile system engineered to intercept and destroy short-range aerial threats with high precision.
VSHORADS: The Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) enhances the defence capabilities by targeting low-altitude threats, including helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Directed Energy Weapon (DEW): The Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), a revolutionary system using powerful lasers, offers a non-kinetic method of neutralizing enemy missiles and other airborne threats. This significantly strengthens India's air defence capabilities.