Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Pokhran was the location where the Indian Army’s Konark Corps carried out the successful test firing of the Strela-10 Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS). The exercise took place at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s desert sector. The missile system, launched from a BMP-based mobile platform, achieved direct hits on simulated low-altitude aerial targets such as aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The drill demonstrated operational readiness, effective surveillance integration, strong crew coordination, and accurate engagement under challenging desert conditions, reinforcing India’s air defence preparedness in strategically sensitive regions.