Indian Army Poised for Major Air Defence Upgrade with QRSAM Acquisition
- The Indian Ministry of Defence is scheduled to evaluate a plan this June to acquire three units of the indigenous QRSAM air defence system for deployment with the Army.
- This proposal follows Operation Sindoor, during which India’s air defence thwarted multiple Pakistani drone and missile attacks from May 7 to 10.
- The QRSAM system, developed by DRDO, can intercept aerial threats within a 25-30 km range while on the move, complementing existing systems like Akash and MRSAM.
- The deal is valued at ₹30,000 crore and aims to enhance border air defence by adding mobile, day-and-night effective missiles to the multi-layered network.
- The Defence Acquisition Council, under the leadership of Rajnath Singh, is slated to review the proposal for acquiring three regiments of the indigenous QR-SAM system by late June, a move aimed at enhancing the Army’s capability to counter aerial threats along the Pakistan border.
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India plans ₹30,000 crore push to strengthen Army's air defence with QR-SAMs
India is set to consider a ₹30,000 crore plan to buy three regiments of indigenous QR-SAM systems for the Army, following Pakistan’s failed drone and missile attacks during Operation Sindoor. The mobile missile system, developed by DRDO, is designed to shoot down enemy aircraft, drones, and helicopters within 30 km.
Indian Army to get Rs 30,000 crore boost with indigenous QRSAM air defence missile system
The Army Air Defence is also getting a number of new radars, very short range air defence systems along with jammers and laser-based systems to deal with drones of Turkish and Chinese origin
Indian Army Poised for Major Air Defence Upgrade with QRSAM Acquisition
The Indian Army is set to receive a significant upgrade with the imminent approval of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system acquisition. This move will enhance India's air defence capabilities, especially along its critical northern and western borders, bolstering existing systems and strengthening national security.

Indian Army to get Rs 30,000 crore QRSAM air defence missile system boost
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