Why in news?

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure VSHORAD (Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD) missile system.
• It is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed and developed indigenously by DRDO.
• It is meant to target low altitude aerial threats at short ranges.
• These are lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles.
• These can be fired by individuals or small groups to destroy aircraft or helicopters.
• Propelled by a dual thrust solid motor, it incorporates many novel technologies including miniaturised Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics.