On Wednesday, India triumphantly executed a test launch of the RudraM air-to-surface missile, deploying it from a Su-30 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) over the waters off Odisha’s coastline. The Ministry of Defence affirmed that the trial of the RudraM-II missile successfully accomplished all set objectives.
The RudraM-II, a domestically crafted solid-propelled air-launched missile system, is designed for an air-to-surface offensive, adept at neutralizing a myriad of adversarial assets. This missile incorporates an array of cutting-edge indigenous technologies, the brainchild of various Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories.
“The DRDO achieved a successful flight-test of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force off the Odisha coast at approximately 1130 hours on May 29,” announced the ministry. “The flight-test met all trial objectives, affirming the propulsion system and the control and guidance algorithms,” it added.
The ministry further noted that the missile’s performance was corroborated by flight data gathered from a range of tracking instruments, including electro-optical systems, radar, and telemetry stations positioned at various locales, including an onboard ship.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the DRDO, the IAF, and the defense industry for the successful test flight of RudraM-II. “This successful test underscores the RudraM-II system’s pivotal role as a force multiplier for the armed forces,” he stated.
Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, praised the DRDO team for their relentless efforts and significant contributions leading to the triumphant flight test, as noted in the ministry’s statement.
