DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
The DRDO and IAF have successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, enhancing India's precision strike capabilities. The missile demonstrated pinpoint accuracy and met all mission objectives during the trials. This achievement reflects India's growing self-reliance in defense technology and advanced weapon systems.
- ▪The RudraM-II missile was test-fired from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions.
- ▪The missile successfully established its intended trajectory and accurately engaged a predefined target.
- ▪The development involved collaboration between various DRDO establishments and Indian defense industries.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its precision strike capabilities and advance self-reliance in defence technology.According to the Defence Ministry, the missile was test-fired from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with the trials designed to validate the performance of all critical subsystems and flight parameters.According to officials, the missile successfully established the intended trajectory after launch and accurately engaged a predefined target.
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