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Fulgur (missile)larger figure on 0 of 1
VSHORAD (India)larger figure on 1 of 1
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Configuration
| Specification | Fulgur (missile) | VSHORAD (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Supersonic[source] | Mach 1.5[source] |
| Type | Man-portable air-defense system[source] | Short range air defense Man-portable air-defense system[source] |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | India[source] |
| In service | Planned for early 2028[source] | Under development[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | Indian Armed Forces[source] |
| Designer | MBDA Italy MBDA[source] | Research Centre Imarat[source] |
| Designed | Since 2023[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | MBDA Italy[source] | Adani Defence & Aerospace ICOMM Tele Limited[source] |
| Produced | From 2026[source] | — |
| No. built | Production capacity > 1,000 per year[source] | — |
| Engine | Rocket engine by AvioAero[source] | Dual-thrust rocket motor[source] |
| Guidance system | Target acquisition: electro-optic sensor with a processing unit and an IFF Missile guidance: "Sophisticated seeker featuring image processing capabilities"[source] | Dual waveband IIR[source] |
| Steering system | Canards[source] | — |
| Launch platform | Man-portable launcher Vehicle-launched planned Aircraft-launch planned[source] | Shoulder-launched Tripod weapon system Vehicle mounted system (Anti-Drone system) CROSSHAIR-N Naval system (1×8)[source] |
| Role | very short-range air defence system[source] | — |
| Warhead | — | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)[source] |
| Detonation mechanism | — | Adaptive proximity fuze[source] |
| Propellant | — | Solid propellant[source] |
| Flight altitude | — | 3,500 m (11,500 ft)[source] |
| Source measurement | — | Igla-1M has been in use by the Indian Army since the 1980s. Presently, the system is ill-equipped to handle emerging contemporary threats.[source]VSHORAD (India) · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage According to the MoD 's request for proposal to purchase next generation VSHORADs, which was released on 4 May 2025, 48 launchers, 48 night vision sights, 85 missiles, and one missile test station would be purchased under Buy (Indian) category. The Indian design VSHORAD must have at least 50% indigenous content. Foreign design VSHORAD must contain at least 60% indigenous content. The infrared guided VSHORAD should be able to function day and night in all weather conditions, including places covered in snow. The system must work in plains and rivers, deserts, coastal regions, maritime environments and at elevations of 4,500 meters or above. With a maximum range of 6 km, it should be able to reach targets up to 3.5 km altitude.[source]VSHORAD (India) · Order; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |