VSHORAD
Indian Army › Procurement
Very Short Range Air Defence for forward deployment
Budget
₹1,920 Cr AoN + EP lots
Timeline
2024–2027+
Sector
Indian Army
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Near induction — watch for contract award
DRDO conducted consecutive successful flight tests of the 4th generation VSHORADS from ITR Chandipur in 2024. System features miniaturised Reaction Control System (RCS) and uncooled IIR seeker. MoD AoN cleared at ₹1,920 Cr; production preparation underway by Adani and BDL.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Final Trials / Production Handover
Estimated Budget
₹1,920 Cr AoN + EP lots
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2024–2027+
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Army
85% Indigenous
VSHORAD — Man-portable SAM is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Final Trials / Production Handover). Very Short Range Air Defence for forward deployment
The allocated budget outlay for VSHORAD is estimated at ₹1,920 Cr AoN + EP lots.
The program schedule indicates 2024–2027+.
VSHORAD is developed in coordination with vendors: DRDO RCI, DRDO laboratories, Indian industry partners.
VSHORAD targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO RCI · DRDO laboratories · Indian industry partners
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