India successfully tests RudraM-II missile from Su-30

India has successfully conducted flight tests of its indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, launched from a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet. The tests, carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF), took place at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.

Officials stated the missile was tested under extreme release conditions and followed a critical trajectory, which validated the capabilities of all its subsystems. After release, the missile was guided to a predefined target with pinpoint accuracy. The Ministry of Defence confirmed all test objectives were fully met, with performance data captured by various range instruments.

The RudraM-II is a next-generation anti-radiation missile designed to detect, track, and neutralize enemy radar, communication assets, and other radio frequency sources that form part of air defence systems. It is a key component for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions, intended to strike such targets from stand-off ranges to enhance the survivability of friendly aircraft.

Developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad as the nodal DRDO laboratory, the project...