Explanation – The Laser Beam Riding Man Portable Air Defence (LBRM) Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) system is specifically designed as a short-range, man-portable air defence solution. It is optimized to counter low-altitude threats such as drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft that bypass long-range air defence systems and approach at close range. The LBRM system is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) that uses laser beam riding technology to guide missiles toward their target. The LBRM VSHORAD system being supplied to India is based on the StarStreak missile system developed by Thales U.K. It is being manufactured in collaboration with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) under the Make in India initiative, with up to 60% indigenous content.

Source: The Hindu