The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off the coast of Odisha on 23 August 2025. The system comprises indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles, Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System missiles, and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon. The integrated operation of all components is managed by a Centralised Command and Control Centre developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory.
During the tests, three aerial targets—a pair of high-speed fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles and a multi-copter drone—were simultaneously engaged and destroyed at varying ranges and altitudes by the missile and laser systems. All components, including detection, destruction, communication, and radar systems, performed flawlessly, as confirmed by flight data captured by the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur.
The tests were witnessed by senior scientists from DRDO and representatives of the Armed Forces. Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners, stating that the successful demonstration establishes India’s multi-layered air defence capability and will enhance protection of strategic facilities against aerial threats.
DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also commended the teams involved, highlighting the significance of the achievement in strengthening national defence infrastructure.
