• 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.

About the Missile:

• The missile is equipped with all-weather suitable weapon system.
• 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.
• 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.

Source:The Hindu Business line