QRSAM — Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile

ACTIVE

Mobile all-weather short-range SAM for Army

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 8/9

DRDO / LRDE & DRDL · Ground-based Air Defence

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

PIB reported that DRDO and the Indian Army completed six QRSAM flight tests on 08 Sep 2022 as part of Army evaluation trials, including day/night scenarios and varied target profiles. No open signed production contract was found, so track as evaluation-complete / order-pending rather than a contracted procurement.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

What is QRSAM system and where does it fit in India's air defence ecosystem? Explained - The Economic Times

news.google.com · 10 Jun 2025

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about QRSAM

Pipeline Status

TRL-8/9

Evaluation Trials Complete

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2026+

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of QRSAM?▾

QRSAM — Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-8/9 (Evaluation Trials Complete). Mobile all-weather short-range SAM for Army

When is QRSAM expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2026+.

Which agencies and companies are building QRSAM?▾

QRSAM is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / LRDE & DRDL; development partner: BEL / BDL; vendors: DRDO LRDE, DRDO DRDL, BEL, BDL.

What is the indigenisation level of QRSAM?▾

QRSAM targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO LRDE · DRDO DRDL · BEL · BDL

LATEST UPDATES

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