Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) recently completed successful flight-tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft at Chandipur in Odisha. The tests, conducted under extreme conditions, demonstrated the missile’s accuracy and the functionality of all its subsystems.
The RudraM-II missile, developed by Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad in collaboration with various DRDO labs, achieved its test objectives with precision. The missile, guided to a predetermined target with high accuracy, showcased the indigenous defense technologies’ advancement and self-reliance in advanced weapon systems.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the collaborative effort of DRDO, IAF, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), and other agencies involved in the successful flight-tests. The missile’s capabilities, including speeds up to Mach 5.5, engagement range of around 300 km, and advanced guidance system, position it as a significant asset for the Indian Air Force, potentially replacing older anti-radiation missiles in service.
