DRDO, IAF Successfully Test Indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile
Missile achieves pinpoint accuracy under extreme release conditions, strengthening India's indigenous precision-strike capabilities
The successful validation of RudraM-II is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force while reinforcing India's position as a developer of advanced indigenous missile systems.
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform, marking another significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen self-reliance in advanced defence technologies.
The missile was tested under extreme release conditions, validating the performance of critical subsystems and demonstrating its capability to execute complex mission profiles. Following launch, the missile successfully navigated to a predefined target and achieved pinpoint accuracy.
According to the Ministry of Defence, all test objectives were fully met. The performance was verified using flight data captured by a network of range instrumentation systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
RudraM-II has been developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, which served as the nodal laboratory for the programme. The project was executed in collaboration with several DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and ITR.
Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPPs), along with agencies such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (RCMA), Missile System Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA), and several industry partners, contributed to the development and successful testing of the missile.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the IAF, defence public sector undertakings, industry partners and all teams associated with the programme. He said the successful tests demonstrate the growing maturity of India’s indigenous defence technologies and represent a major contribution towards the country’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in advanced weapon systems.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, also congratulated the scientists, engineers and stakeholders involved in the programme, describing the achievement as a significant step in strengthening India’s precision-strike capabilities.
The successful validation of RudraM-II is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force while reinforcing India’s position as a developer of advanced indigenous missile systems.
About RudraM-II
RudraM-II is an indigenously developed air-to-surface missile designed for precision engagement of a variety of land-based targets. The missile forms part of India’s expanding portfolio of advanced indigenous weapon systems aimed at enhancing operational flexibility and strategic deterrence.
