DRDO's New QRSAM Missiles

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On 4th August 2019, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) successfully test fired QRSAM for ITR (Integrated Test Range) Chandipur in Odisha. The QRSAM were tested against live targets. These indigenously developed missiles are equipped with technology that will help Navy in Internal Navigation, Data Link and RF seeker. In this article, you will get to know everything that you need to know about it.

What is QRSAM?

QRSAM stands for Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile. It is designed and manufactured by DRDO with BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) and BDL (Bharat Dynamics Limited) for the Indian Army. These missiles were developed as a part of replacement for Osa-AK and Kvadrat missile systems. In September 2007, Ministry of Defence, allowed Indian Army to initiate a global acquisition for QRSAM. The poor response from the vendors and to avoid single source acquisition, the process didn’t see any good progress. In July 2014, a budget of 476.43 crore was sanctioned for development of QRSAM to DRDO. Later in 2017, locally developed QRSAM were given preference and the global acquisition program of Indian Army was dropped.

Features of QRSAM

  • QRSAM is a all weather and all terrain missile.
  • It is equipped with electronic counter measures against jamming by aircraft radars.
  • It has a range of 25 – 30 km and can be mounted on a truck and stored in a canister.
  • It can rotate 360 degree on its way towards its target.
  • It has dual thrust propulsion stage using high energy solid propellants.
  • It is also equipped with an anti-sea skimmer from a ship against low flying attacking missiles.

Tests conducted on QRSAM

  • First test – 4th June 2017 (Successful)
  • Second test – 3rd July 2017 (Successful)
  • Third test – 22nd December 2017 ( Initial Report Success, but according to “The Print” Fail)
  • Fourth test – 8th October 2018 (Successful)
  • Fifth Test – 26th February 2019 (Successful)
  • Sixth Test – 4th August 2019 (Successful)
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QRSAM during its 5th test
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Result of the recent test on 4th August 

The test was conducted on two different altitudes and conditions. DRDO tracked the entire flights of the missiles through Electro – Optical Systems, Radars, Telemetry and other equipments. DRDO announced that the test fire was successful and met all objectives after the missiles successfully demonstrated the Aerodynamics, high maneuvering capabilities, Robust Control, Structural Performance and Propulsion during its flights.
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QRSAM during its 6th test
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Conclusion

These new QRSAM Missiles can be very beneficial for our defence forces. It is also a great step forward towards India's technological advancements and our sell-reliance on defence equipment. India's enemies should definitely watch out.


Hi, I am Sri Sai Pavan Ande. I am pursuing my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering(ECE) from Vignan University. My dream is to join Civil Services. I like to write articles about Foreign Relations and Science and Technology. I spend my free time playing chess and watching movies.

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