DRDO successfully conducted maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off the coast of Odisha. Photo: X/@rajnathsingh
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) on Sunday (August 23, 2025) at 12.30 hours off the coast of Odisha.
According to DRDO, the IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system, entirely developed indigenously, and comprises Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missiles (QRSAMs), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles, and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and the Indian Defence industry on this achievement.
“This unique flight test has established the multi-layered air-defence capability of our country and is going to strengthen area defence for important facilities against enemy aerial threats,” posted Mr. Singh on X.
On August 20, the Ministry of Defence announced that India successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 from ITR Chandipur, Odisha. All operational and technical parameters validated. Launch conducted under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command.
Published – August 24, 2025 09:55 am IST
