RudraM-II | 03 Jun 2024

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Rudra M-II Missile from a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet.

The RudraM-II is a solid-propelled air-launched missile system developed indigenously for Air-to-Surface operations.
- It can neutralise various types of enemy assets.
- It is expected to play a vital role in strengthening India’s air security and defence preparedness, acting as a 'force multiplier’.
Its performance was evaluated using advanced range tracking instruments, including electro-optical systems, radar, and telemetry stations.
Specifications:
- Range: 300 kilometres
- Speed: Up to Mach 5.5
- Payload: 200 kilograms
- Detection: Can detect enemy radio frequencies and signals from radars from over 100 km
It can replacement Russia's Kh-31 missile currently used in India’s Sukhoi fighter jets.