The Indian Army is set to finalize a major ₹30,000 crore order for the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system by November 2025, significantly enhancing its mobile air defense capabilities. Developed by DRDO in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited, the QRSAM system is designed to protect advancing armored formations by engaging aerial threats, including drones, helicopters, and precision-guided munitions, at ranges up to 30 km and altitudes up to 14 km. It features a fully automated command and control system, on-the-move search and track capability with 360-degree coverage through advanced Active Array Battery Surveillance and Multifunction Radars, and an electronic counter-countermeasure suite that ensures resistance to jamming. Launched from a highly mobile 8×8 Ashok Leyland vehicle, each launcher carries six ready-to-fire missiles guided by mid-course inertial navigation with two-way data link and a terminal active radar seeker developed by DRDO. The system’s rapid reaction time and ability to operate during both day and night under varied battlefield conditions make it vital for modern warfare, complementing India’s layered air defense that includes Akash, Barak-8, and S-400 systems. Delivery of initial units commenced after successful trials, with full induction expected soon, marking a significant leap in India’s self-reliant defense posture.