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Detailed explanation-1: -India has successfully completed six flight-tests of the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM ) system from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast, as part of evaluation trials by the Army, the DRDO said on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) which operates the Agni-5, carried out the successful test of the missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear capable missile which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO).

Detailed explanation-3: -QUICK REACTION SURFACE TO AIR MISSILE (QRSAM) is a quick reaction Surface to Air Missile capable of Search on Move, Track on Move and Fire on Short halts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast.

Detailed explanation-5: -QRSAM is a short-range Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system, primarily designed and developed by the DRDO to provide a protective shield to the moving armoured columns of the Army from aerial attacks.