India announces test launch of domestically produced anti-radiation missile.

On June 2nd, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), successfully test-fired the RudraM-II air-to-ground missile from a Su-30MKI fighter jet, marking a new step in the country's domestic weapons development program.

India successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-ground missile from a Su-30MKI fighter jet on June 2nd. (Source: Indian Ministry of Defence)

According to the PTI news agency, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced that the test was conducted under harsh conditions and on a complex flight path to comprehensively assess the missile's operational capabilities.

After launch, RudraM-II autonomously guided itself to its designated target and struck it with high accuracy. Data collected from the measurement systems of the Integrated Testing Centre (ITR) in Odisha state showed that all the intended targets were achieved.

RudraM-II is an Indian-developed solid-fuel air-to-ground missile designed to attack and neutralize enemy air defense systems and various ground targets.

This is an upgraded version in the RudraM anti-radiation missile family, incorporating advanced technologies developed by DRDO laboratories. The project is led by the Imarat Research Centre (RCI) in Hyderabad, with the participation of various other defense research institutions, state-owned enterprises, and industrial partners in India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assessed that the successful test reflects the maturity of the domestic defense industry and contributes to advancing India's Self-Reliance Programme (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in the field of military technology and modern weapon systems.

This is the latest milestone in India's efforts to enhance its domestic missile capabilities. Earlier in 2024, DRDO successfully tested the RudraM-II and the RudraM-I anti-radiation missile, thereby confirming the effectiveness of its domestically developed guidance, control, and engine technologies.

According to observers, the completion of the RudraM missile system will significantly enhance the IAF's ability to suppress enemy air defense systems, while reducing its dependence on imported weapons.

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