India successfully tests maiden flight of Integrated Air Defence Weapon system

DRDO conducted the maiden flight Tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) on 23 Aug 2025 at around 1230 Hrs off the coast of Odisha.

IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon(DEW).