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RudraM-II Demonstrates Pinpoint Accuracy During Air-Launched Trial
In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. The successful trials demonstrated the missile’s precision-strike capability under challenging operational conditions.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), has successfully carried out flight tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile was tested under extreme release conditions and along a critical flight trajectory, validating the performance and integration of all key subsystems. The successful trial demonstrated the missile’s ability to engage targets accurately under demanding operational scenarios.
Following launch from the aircraft, the RudraM-II missile navigated toward a predefined target and achieved pinpoint accuracy, successfully meeting all mission objectives. Data collected by sophisticated tracking and monitoring systems confirmed the missile’s performance throughout the flight.
The test was monitored using various range instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. Flight data analysis verified that all planned parameters and objectives were achieved during the trial.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists, the Indian Air Force, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), development and production partners, and industry stakeholders for the successful achievement.
He stated that the successful flight tests reflect the growing maturity and reliability of India’s indigenous defence technologies. The minister also described the milestone as an important step toward achieving the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in advanced defence and strategic weapon systems.
The RudraM-II is part of India’s ongoing efforts to develop advanced precision-guided weaponry capable of enhancing the operational capabilities of the armed forces while reducing dependence on imported defence equipment. The successful trials are expected to strengthen India’s indigenous missile development ecosystem and contribute to future modernization initiatives.
