I was not wrong. DRDO's lighter "Shoulder Fired VSHORAD: missile has just broken cover. But it has pleasantly surprised me in a few ways.
It is certainly not your grandfather's Igla/Stinger. It's reflective of a missile designed in 2025 by a missile powerhouse.
All my analysis is based on the three pictures below.
They were brought to my notice by @Archit_Ch. I am amazed at how keen his eye is. Mine are getting old, so I am glad!
I am going to make some guesses, but I am quite confident of them.
Take it for what it is worth.
