On Wednesday, India successfully test fired RudraM-II, an air-to-surface missile, off the coast of Odisha from Su-30MKI fighter jet. According to the Ministry of Defense, the RudraM-II missile met all trail objectives.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh took to X and congratulated DRDO for the successful launch of RudraM-II missile. He said, “The successful test has consolidated the role of the RudraM-II system as a force multiplier to the Armed Forces.”
According to the Ministry the missile’s performance was a success based upon the data collected from various points. These data sources being radar, telemetry stations, and electro-optical systems etc. They positioned these at various points, including the ship, and based on its data they have confirmed the missile’s performance.
The successful test flight of RudraM-II represents a significant milestone as India has developed its first indigenous anti-radiation missile. The DRDO has developed this missile as a solid propelled air-to-surface missile. They developed it with the main intention being to neutralise enemy assets.
According to the DRDO officials, the missile has a speed of Mach two or is twice the speed of sound. It is equipped with cutting edge technology and is capable of bringing down a wide range of enemy communication networks, radar and air defence systems. They also stated that the missile has the ability to pick up signals from radiation emitting platforms and can thus neutralise them.
The Ministry stated, “The passive Homing Head can detect, classify and engage targets over a wide band of frequencies as programmed. The missile is a potent weapon for IAF for suppression of enemy air defence effectively from large stand-off ranges.”
The current successful test launch of RudraM-II, establishes India’s ability to develop long range air-to-surface anti radiation missiles. Three years ago, DRDO had successfully tested the first generation of RudraM missiles.