675 Derby & 675 Pythons were bought for SPYDER MR. I think it's 18 squadrons. Because that's a lot of missiles.
DRDO QRSAM and SPYDER Air Defence Systems
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675 Derby & 675 Pythons were bought for SPYDER MR. I think it's 18 squadrons. Because that's a lot of missiles.
Based on pics released, we have the SR.
The missile numbers are not a lot. It's 1 ready-to-fire and 2 reloads and reserve.
The Perspective of the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force: Shaping a Way Ahead - Second Line of Defense
By Air Marshal VK Jimmy Bhatia (Retd) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, has confirmed that IAF has received bids from six global vendors in response to IAF’s Request for Information (RFI) for 110 modern combat jets, and that the induction of 36 Rafale jets already contracted...
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Taking this interview of then Air Chief as reference we can say that we have a total of 4 Spyder Squadrons.
The Perspective of the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force: Shaping a Way Ahead - Second Line of Defense
By Air Marshal VK Jimmy Bhatia (Retd) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, has confirmed that IAF has received bids from six global vendors in response to IAF’s Request for Information (RFI) for 110 modern combat jets, and that the induction of 36 Rafale jets already contracted...
Taking this interview of then Air Chief as reference we can say that we have a total of 4 Spyder Squadrons.
We have 9 squadrons. This interview is from 2018.
QRSAM order likely in FY 2025-26 , large volume 30K crores plus. (from BEL concall today)
QRSAM and VLSRSAM overlap quite a bit in terms of role and capability. What are the odds the Army might eventually ditch the former and standardise on the VLSRSAM with the AF and Navy? The VLRSRAM offers a 50 km range over the 30km of the QRSAM, a lighter AUW (170kg vs 270 kg), probably AESA seeker too.
QRSAM = Army
VLSRSAM = Navy
These systems are developed based on service-specific requirements. You cant put QRSAM on a ship. There is no overlap.
As mentioned above. These are service specific systems.
QRSAM - Army
Akash-NG - Airforce
VL-SRSAM - Navy
They have same roots but are tailor made. We only have two tri-service missiles as of now - Brahmos and MRSAM. In future it will also include LR-LACM.
There is some chatter about tweaking VL-SRSAM for IAF as well. VL-SRSAM based on Astra 2 would be as good missile for short range quick reaction as any because of its kinematics and maneuverability alone.
Think there was a DRDO Tech Focus newsletter article that showed a GBAD truck mounted (4 round?) launcher for the VL SRSAM some time back. Not sure but the QRSAM probably has a heavier warhead and is optimized for lower alt performance compared to the VL. The Akash Mk 1/S already fills that role and the Army has always preferred lighter, more mobile, low footprint systems. In my opinion, the QRSAM is redundant.
Role of QRSAM in Army ORBAT and difference with Akash SAM.
View attachment Singh - Explanation of how QRSAM is different from Akash SAM and MRSAM⧸Barak8 of Indian Navy a...mp4
View attachment Singh - Explanation of how QRSAM is different from Akash SAM and MRSAM⧸Barak8 of Indian Navy a...mp4
BEL's chairman said he is 90% confident that they will secure the QRSAM order worth over Rs25,000 in the next financial year.
With drone threat, air defence guns back in fashion; fragmentation ammunition key
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Army
In the backdrop of exponential growth of disruptive technologies such as drones, loiter munitions and counter-drone systems, the Army’s Air Defence is gearing up to induct new fragmentation ammunition for existing air defence guns, around 1,300 in service, while pushing proposals for new systems to counter the growing threat. The Army is also set to conclude contract for the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system within 4-5 months.
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Army. “We are hoping to get the contract in place in 4-5 months. DRDO said that once the contract is done, First of Prototype Model (FoPM) will be there in 12 months because we already trial-evaluated the equipment. So, in 18 months they would be able to produce... and eventually have in both wheeled and tracked configurations subsequently,” Director General of Army Air Defence (AAD) Lt. Gen. Sumer Ivan D’Cunha said in an interaction on Friday (February 21, 2025).
Haven't seen any concept image of tracked QRSAM.With drone threat, air defence guns back in fashion; fragmentation ammunition key
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Armywww.thehindu.com
In the backdrop of exponential growth of disruptive technologies such as drones, loiter munitions and counter-drone systems, the Army’s Air Defence is gearing up to induct new fragmentation ammunition for existing air defence guns, around 1,300 in service, while pushing proposals for new systems to counter the growing threat. The Army is also set to conclude contract for the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system within 4-5 months.
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Army. “We are hoping to get the contract in place in 4-5 months. DRDO said that once the contract is done, First of Prototype Model (FoPM) will be there in 12 months because we already trial-evaluated the equipment. So, in 18 months they would be able to produce... and eventually have in both wheeled and tracked configurations subsequently,” Director General of Army Air Defence (AAD) Lt. Gen. Sumer Ivan D’Cunha said in an interaction on Friday (February 21, 2025).