Within a month of its maiden test, Indian defence scientists successfully conducted a full-fledged test of the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) from the coast of Odisha today.

The maiden test of the missile, which is equipped with all-weather suitable weapon system, was conducted on June 4, where some of the important parameters were validated. The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed it in the class of the Surface-to-Air Akash weapon system and several versions have been produced by the public sector Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL).

The short range missile with capability to engage multiple targets has been jointly developed by the DRDO and public sector Bharat Electronics Ltd. The missile was launched from ITR Chandipur, off the Odisha Coast at 11.30 hrs. All the technologies and subsystems incorporated in the missile have performed well, meeting all the mission requirements, the DRDO stated in a press release.

The QRSAM is the first of the indigenous, canister-based, high-speed missile. The mobile air defence system has the ability to destroy targets like fighter jets, missiles of short range and cruise missiles. It can engage targets from a range of 5 km to 30 km, say defence experts.

The uniqueness of the QRSAM is that the weapon system can be deployed in harsh environments, is easily transportable and can carry nuclear or biological payloads. In addition it is equipped with night vision devices and a sophisticated navigation system that makes its `kill capability’ very high.

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