Defence scientists today successfully test fired the indigenously developed Quick Reach Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM) from ITR Chandipur, off the Odisha Coast.

The two missiles were tested for different altitude and conditions. The test flights successfully demonstrated the robust control, aerodynamics, propulsion, structural performance and high manoeuvring capabilities thus proving the design configuration, a release from the Defence Ministry said.

Radars, electro optical systems, telemetry and other stations have tracked the missiles and monitored through the entire flights. The missile, which is designed for fast reaction also has an all-weather weapon system capable of tracking and firing

All the mission objectives have been met. Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the Defence Research Development Organisation ( DRDO) on the successful test flights and said the indigenously developed state-of-the-art QRSAM will significantly boost the defence capabilities of the armed forces.

The DRDO in June and July of 2017 successfully carried out two development trials of the missile with an aerial target from Odisha. The missile, which has a strike range of 25 to 30 km, is capable of engaging multiple targets.

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