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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BEL, BEML, BDL, Data Patterns and other defence stocks in focus as Indian Army eyes Rs 30,000 crore air defence missile system
Defence stocks such as Bharat Electronics ( BEL ), BEML , Bharat Dynamics ( BDL ), Data Patterns , Paras Defence and others will be in focus on Tuesday following reports that the Indian Army is set to acquire an indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile ( QRSAM ) system worth Rs 30,000 crore. According to news agency ANI, the Defence Ministry is expected to take up the proposal soon for the purchase of three QRSAM regiments for Army Air Defence. These systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ), are intended for deployment along India's western and northern borders. Also Read: KEI Industries, DCB Bank among 10 small-cap stocks analysts expect to gain up to 75% Designed for mobility and rapid response, the QRSAM systems can track and engage targets on the move and fire after brief halts. With a range of around 30 km, the QRSAM will complement existing platforms like Akash and MRSAM in the short to medium-range category. Officials said the missile system has undergone extensive trials under both day and night conditions. Live Events Also Read: Dixon Technologies, LIC Housing Finance among 10 mid-cap stocks analysts expect to gain up to 40% The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to meet in the fourth week of June to consider the proposal. The move follows recent skirmishes where the Indian Army's Air Defence units effectively countered drones from across the border using L-70 and Zu-23 air defence guns, while systems like Akash, MRSAM, and the IAF's Spyder and S-400 played a key role. Also Read: Vishal Mega Mart, SBI Card among 8 large & midcap stocks that hit 52-week highs on Monday To enhance preparedness, the Army Air Defence is also set to induct new radars, very short-range air defence systems, jammers, and laser-based anti-drone technologies. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )
India.com
09-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet QRSAM – India's Strongest Rs 30,000 Cr Missile Wall That Will Crush Pakistan's Drones, Block China's Jets
New Delhi: India is set to bring home a deadly new shield, the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system, in a deal worth Rs 30,000 crore. It is fast and smart. And it kills moving threats in seconds. It is a mobile missile defence system designed to track and destroy enemy aircraft and drones in real-time. It reacts quickly, locks onto fast-moving targets and takes them out in a flash. This new system will be deployed near the Pakistan and China borders. Three full regiments will protect the skies. Sources say the Ministry of Defence is ready to seal the deal with the DRDO. The QRSAM is a beast in battle. It can track enemy aircraft from 120 km away. It can lock onto threats from 80 km. And it does not wait. It finds. It fires. It finishes. It works in the day. It works at night. It can move from place to place. And most importantly, it takes down moving targets at short notice. The QRSAM will strengthen India's short-to-medium range air defence, support systems like MRSAM and Akash and fill the gaps by intercepting threats that sneak in under radar coverage. With a range of 30 km, it will team up with India's other missiles such as MRSAM and Akash to trap anything that tries to enter Indian airspace. A top-level meeting is expected later this month. Sources say QRSAM could soon be inducted into the armed forces. After May's Conflict, India Moves Fast From May 7 to 10, India and Pakistan clashed in a shadow war. Pakistan fired Chinese missiles. It sent Israeli drones. But none could breach India's air shield. Akashteer, S-400 and Iron Drone systems struck them down mid-air. Not a single missile made it to its target. Akashteer became the unexpected hero. It is powered by artificial intelligence. It controls all ground air-defence systems through one brain. It connects radars, sensors and comms in real time. That edge saved lives. Difference between QRSAM and S-400 S-400 is a long-range defence system with a reach of up to 400 km. The QRSAM is for short-range and fast-reaction strikes within 30 km. While S-400 locks onto threats from far away, the QRSAM is designed to handle close-in, sudden threats like low-flying jets and drones. S-400 is the king of India's air defence. It blocks enemy missiles, rockets, drones and fighter jets. Russia made it. India bought five units in 2018 for Rs 40,000 crore. Each unit is mobile. It can move fast. Its radar sees targets from 600 km away. Within minutes, it is ready to fire. It can track 160 targets at once and launch two missiles per threat. The version India has hits from 400 km away. It can also strike threats 30 km above the ground. That makes it one of the world's most advanced defence systems. With QRSAM joining forces with Akash, S-400 and Iron Dome-style defences, India is building an air wall no missile can cross.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Government likely to clear new 3 air defence missile regiments for army
In order to boost India's air defence systems along the Pakistan border, the Ministry of Defence is expected to clear a deal for the procurement of three new regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) systems for the Indian officials told India Today that the proposal will be reviewed during the upcoming meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council, scheduled around the fourth week of systems are intended for deployment along both the western and northern borders adjoining Pakistan. The QRSAM, with a range of approximately 30 kilometres, is designed to complement existing short-to-medium-range air defence platforms such as the Akash and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) systems currently in decision comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, during which Indian Army and Air Force air defence units successfully countered Pakistani aircraft, missiles, and drone the four-day cross-border firing with Pakistan, the Indian Army's Air Defence units destroyed the majority of the drones using L-70 and Zu-23 air defence guns, along with the Akash, MRSAM, and the Indian Air Force's Spider and Sudarshan S-400 QRSAM system has undergone extensive trials and demonstrated effective performance in both day and night operational addition to the proposed QRSAM acquisition, the Army Air Defence is also enhancing its capabilities with new radars, very short-range air defence systems, jammers, and laser-based technologies to counter aerial threats, including drones of Turkish and Chinese Watch
India.com
05-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India's Secret Arsenal Unveiled: DRDO Chief Lifts The Veil On India's New Military Might
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat opened the lid on how India is rewriting the rules of modern warfare. He declared that in addition to catching up with global powers in defence technology, India is also preparing to leapfrog them. The recent Operation Sindoor, a blistering military response to the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, witnessed Indian forces wielding homegrown weaponry designed and developed by the DRDO, systems that, according to him, destroyed and dominated the enemy. During the blistering military offensive, the Akash missile system, the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) and the cutting-edge anti-drone D4 system were deployed in sync – delivering what the DRDO chief called a 'tremendous' performance. He pointed out that the systems were developed over years, with Akash starting back in 2004-05, later upgraded in partnership with Israel to become MRSAM. But it was the seamless integration of these three, the Akash, the MRSAM and the D4, that transformed India's battlefield response. 'They performed superbly and thwarted every enemy attack,' he said with pride. And it was not only the missiles. India's radar capabilities have also leapt forward. Dr. Kamat emphasised how DRDO has mastered the art of designing multifunctional radars that now cater to the Army, the Navy and the Air Force in a unified network. 'Earlier, every radar operated independently. Now, we have integrated them for real-time data sharing. That changes everything,' he said. But what is coming next could redefine warfare in the region and maybe the world. He revealed that DRDO's arsenal still holds several arrows that are yet to be unleashed. Within the next 2-3 years, India plans to induct several indigenously developed defence platforms – including the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (MPATGM), the Pralay and Rudram missile systems, advanced light torpedoes and next-generation landmines. Then comes the crown jewel, the BrahMos. Work is already underway to enhance its range – with plans to integrate the BrahMos Next Generation (NG) missile into multiple aircraft, not just the Sukhoi. 'Its precision and power make it one of the most exceptional missiles in the world,' he said. And it does not stop there. The Astra-2 and Astra-3 air-to-air missiles are in the pipeline, while Rudram is evolving as a force multiplier. In a statement that hints at ambitions rivaling Israel's famed Iron Dome, he also confirmed that India is developing its own layered defence system. With Akash, QRSAM, S-400 and work on the 'Kusha' missile – India's answer to the S-500 – already in motion, it is clear that New Delhi has a firm eye on the sky. 'The plan is to have multiple units of these across the nation,' he added. What about the next-gen air force? The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, cleared last year, is already in motion. The prototype will be ready by 2029, test flights will follow and full induction into the Indian Air Force is slated to begin around 2035. 'It could be done with HAL or even with private players,' he said, hinting at a new era of public-private synergy in India's defence landscape. On the lighter side of firepower, India is accelerating development of the LCA Mk1A, although delays in GE engine supply have slowed deliveries. Nonetheless, the Air Force will receive all 83 ordered jets within the next three years. Mk2s are on the horizon too, with the DRDO eyeing 2033 for their rollout. Trials for a new indigenous light tank will begin in mid-2025 and production will follow by 2027. Dr. Kamat did not hold back when speaking about drones either. 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are becoming gamechangers,' he said and confirmed that the DRDO is working on base tech and integration. With swarm drones becoming a future threat, India is also pushing forward its anti-drone arsenal with urgency. Finally, reflecting on the strategic shift in India's defence ecosystem, he credited the incumbent government for championing the cause of self-reliance. 'Earlier, the DRDO was a platform for just research and development (R&D). Now, with the ecosystem in place, we are marching toward becoming a global defence technology leader,' he said. With indigenous marvels like the Pinaka, the BrahMos and the Akash leading the charge, it is hard to argue otherwise. If there was ever any doubt that India was ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's defence giants, Dr. Kamat left no room for it.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
New UK Immigration Rules: Aiming to significantly reduce migration?
News • 1 day ago On the night of May 8–9, as Pakistan launched a wave of coordinated drone and missile attacks across India's western border, the Indian Armed Forces responded with unmatched speed and precision. Over 50 drones were shot down across key military zones including Jammu, Udhampur, Samba, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot. At the heart of this defensive success was the Pechora missile system—a Soviet-origin surface-to-air missile platform known for its lethal accuracy. Integrated with the 4R90 Yatagan radar, the Pechora can detect and neutralize targets mid-air, even under intense electronic jamming. With a kill probability of 92% and target engagement capability at up to 35 km range and 25 km altitude, it proved indispensable during this high-tempo engagement. Despite the induction of newer systems like the Akash NG, MRSAM, and S-400 'Sudarshan Chakra,' Pechora remains a trusted asset in India's layered air defence grid.
