Indian Army to Strengthen Air Defence with Indigenous QRSAM in Major Procurement Move
In a significant boost to national security, the Indian Army is preparing to deploy three regiments of the domestically developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system. The Defence Ministry is finalizing approval for this Rs. 30,000 crore acquisition, which will significantly enhance India's aerial protection capabilities along sensitive border areas.
Developed by DRDO scientists, this cutting-edge missile system features a responsive 30-kilometer engagement range and advanced mobile deployment capabilities. Its induction will address crucial operational requirements for short-to-medium range air defence, working in tandem with existing Akash and MRSAM systems.
Recent intensive testing in a variety of conditions has established the system's fighting efficiency, including successful testing of its cutting-edge active array radar and multiple target capabilities. Its shoot-on-the-move capability gives the system key tactical strengths in forward deployment.
This success is a key milestone for India's defense indigenization effort, overcoming earlier technological hurdles for mobility and detection systems. The QRSAM program is a strategic leap in India's path to self-reliance in cutting-edge defense technologies, decades after international sanctions restricted access to sophisticated systems.
The induction will significantly enhance India's multi-layered air defense network, providing swift response capabilities against advanced aerial threats in high-risk operational areas.
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