DRDO & Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system off Odisha coast

Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system off Odisha coast” published in PIB on 8th September 2022

What is the News?

Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully completed six flight tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile(QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.

What is a Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile(QRSAM)?

QRSAM is a short-range Surface to Air Missile(SAM) system.

Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO)

Purpose: To provide a protective shield to the moving armoured columns of the Army from aerial attacks.

Range: 30 Kms

Other key Features

QRSAM is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance and control algorithms including warhead chains. 

It is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt.