(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) Security Scan: VSHORADS - Very Short Range Air Defence System

Topic: VSHORADS - Very Short Range Air Defence System

Expert:

• Maj. Gen (DR.) P. K. Chakravorty (Retd.), Defence Expert)
• Lt Gen (DR.) VK Saxena (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF)
• Mayank Singh, (Senior Journalist)

Topic Description:

India has been working on replacing the Russian Igla M very short range air defence system . VSHORADS is the last defence of the ground forces against enemy aircraft . After several rounds of technical evaluations in 2012 three were selected for this deal - Igla-S by Rosoboronexport of Russia , RBS 70 NG by Saab and Mistral by MBDA. Later in 2018 Igla-S emerged as the frontrunner . However the deal is yet to be finally approved and signed .

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Courtesy: RSTV