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India Tests RudraM-II Missile from Su-30MKI
3 Jun
Summary
- India's Air Force successfully flight-tested RudraM-II missile.
- The missile was launched from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet.
- RudraM-II has a 350 km range and targets enemy air defenses.
India's Air Force, in collaboration with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), has successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. The launch occurred from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighter jet, representing a significant advancement in India's precision strike capabilities.
The test involved launching the missile from an airborne platform under challenging conditions. All critical subsystems and flight parameters were validated, ensuring the missile's performance. Upon separation, the RudraM-II accurately followed its trajectory and engaged its designated target.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the developers and the Air Force, highlighting the growing maturity of indigenous defense technologies. The RudraM-II is a next-generation solid-fuel missile with a 350 km range, aimed at neutralizing enemy air defenses and destroying ground control facilities. Development of its successor, RudraM-III, with a 500 km range, is also underway.
