NEWS – India successfully test-fires RudraM-II missile, showcasing indigenous technological prowess and enhancing national defense capabilities from coast of Odisha

RUDRAM-II MISSILE

1. Purpose and Design:
   • An air-to-surface anti-radiation missile designed to neutralize enemy assets.
   • Solid-propelled air-launched system with advanced guidance and control features.
2. Technical Specifications:
   • Range: 300 kilometers.
   • Speed: Up to Mach 5.5.
   • Payload: 200 kilograms.
   • Launch Platform: Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-30 MK-I.
3. Development and Validation:
   • Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force.
   • Validated performance through range tracking instruments and flight data analysis.

KEY FEATURES:

1. Guidance System:
   • Capable of Lock-On-Before/After-Launch.
   • Internal guidance system ensures precise target acquisition and tracking.
2. Sensors and Target Acquisition:
   • Can detect enemy radio frequencies and radar signals from over 100 kilometers.
   • Operates in various altitudes and weather conditions.
3. Indigenous Technologies:
   • Incorporates state-of-the-art technologies developed by DRDO laboratories.
   • Replaces Russia’s Kh-31 missile in Sukhoi fighter jets.

RUDRAM-I AND EVOLUTION:

1. RudraM-I:
   • Anti-radiation missile with pinpoint accuracy.
   • Two seekers for target acquisition in different scenarios.
2. Future Development:
   • DRDO working on RudraM-III with enhanced range exceeding 500 kilometers.

STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE:

• Force Multiplier: Strengthens India’s air security and defense preparedness.
• Indigenous Capability: Demonstrates advanced indigenous propulsion and control technologies.

Strategic Replacement: RudraM-II replaces older missile systems, enhancing operational capabilities.