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QRSAM Acquisition
Context
The Indian Army is set to acquire three regiments of the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) systems, amounting to an estimated ?30,000 crore. The Defence Ministry is likely to approve the proposal soon. This development follows the operational success of Indian air defence forces during Operation Sindoor, amidst heightened aerial threats from Pakistan and China.
Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM):
Purpose & Significance
- Developed by DRDO for the Indian Army.
- Designed to protect mobile armoured units against aerial threats like aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and precision-guided munitions.
- Ensures quick reaction time in dynamic battlefield scenarios.
Canister-Based System
- Advantages:
- Provides controlled environment for the missile, enhancing shelf life.
- Simplifies transportation and launch readiness.
- Enables cold launch capabilities with faster deployment.
Radar and Tracking Features
- Equipped with:
- Active Array Battery Surveillance Radar (AABSR).
- Active Array Battery Multifunction Radar (AABMFR).
- Both radars offer:
- 360-degree coverage.
- Search-on-the-move and track-on-the-move functions.
- Supports simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple targets in real-time.
Missile Features
- Range: 25–30 km.
- Propulsion: Single-stage, solid-fueled.
- Navigation:
- Mid-course Inertial Navigation System (INS).
- Two-way data link for in-flight updates.
- Terminal active radar seeker for precise end-game targeting.
Mobility & Deployment
- Mounted on mobile platforms – ensures protection during movement of troops.
- Enables shoot-and-scoot tactics to avoid counter-strikes.
- Entire system is highly compact, allowing fast redeployment.
Automation & Command System
- Fully automated Command and Control (C2) system.
- Capable of integration with other air defence systems for layered defence architecture.
Strategic Importance
- Enhances India’s tactical air defence
- Boosts indigenization and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat
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