India Strengthens Air Defence With ₹36,000 Crore QRSAM Deal To Counter Evolving Drone Threats Following Operation Sindoor

India has approved a significant defence procurement worth ₹36,000 crore for the acquisition of three regiments of the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system.This strategic decision comes in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a four-day military engagement with Pakistan in May 2025 that highlighted critical gaps in India’s short-range air defence capabilities
India has approved a significant defence procurement worth ₹36,000 crore for the acquisition of three regiments of the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system.This strategic decision comes in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a four-day military engagement with Pakistan in May 2025 that highlighted critical gaps in India’s short-range air defence capabilities
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