Why is it in news?
- The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.
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Tests:(1) Two missiles have been tested against two live targets meeting complete mission objectives of engaging the targets.(2) The systems have been tested in final configuration with radar mounted on a vehicle and missiles on the launcher.
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Multiple capabilities:(1) The missiles with many state-of-the-art technologies engaged the targets at different ranges and altitudes.(2) The system is being developed for the Army with search and track on move capability with very short reaction time.
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Indigenous development:(1) The systems are equipped with indigenously developed phased array radar, inertial navigation system, data link and radio frequency seeker.(2) The entire mission was captured by various electro-optical tracking systems, radar systems and telemetry systems at ITR Chandipur.
Surface to Air Missiles of India
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Feature
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Range
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Akash
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surface-to-air
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30 km
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Trishul
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surface-to-air
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12 km
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Maitri
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surface-to-air
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15 km
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- Akash Air Defence missile system
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Medium range Surface to air missile viz. approx. 35 km
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Can employ multiple air targets while operating in fully autonomous mode.
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Can be launched from static or mobile platforms.
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Can carry conventional and nuclear warheads.
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Can operate in all weather conditions.
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Developed under the integrated guided-missile development programme by ISRO.
LRSAM ”“ India-Israel joint venture missile
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Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) ”“ called Barak 8 missile in Israel.
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It can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 meters away from the ship.
Source
The Hindu