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RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

30th May, 2024

RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

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Context:

  • RudraM-II air-to-surface missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO from Su-30 MK-I off the Odisha coast.

RudraM-II

  • It is an indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system meant for Air-to-Surface role to neutralise many types of enemy assets.
  • It is manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace in their Hyderabad facility.

The Rudram

Manufacturers:

Variants:

  • Rudram-1
  • Rudram-2
  • Rudram-3

Differences between Rudram 1, Rudram 2, and Rudram 3 missile variants:

Feature

Rudram 1

Rudram 2

Rudram 3

Type

Anti-Radiation Missile

Anti-Radiation Missile

Anti-Radiation Missile

Primary Target

Enemy radar systems

Enhanced range and capability over Rudram 1

Enhanced range and capability over Rudram 2

Range

100-250 km

250-500 km

500-700 km

Guidance System

Passive homing head

Advanced passive homing head

Advanced passive homing head with improved accuracy

Warhead Type

High-explosive pre-fragmented

High-explosive pre-fragmented

High-explosive pre-fragmented

Launch Platform

Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000

Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000

Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000

Operational Status

Inducted, operational

Under development/testing

Planned/early development

Development Agency

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)

DRDO

DRDO

Key Features

Suppresses enemy air defenses, versatile targeting

Extended range, improved homing accuracy

Further extended range, superior targeting and accuracy

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2022076

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Which of the following statements correctly describes the Rudram missile and its strategic importance for India's defense capabilities?

A) The Rudram missile is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile designed primarily for intercepting and destroying enemy aircraft.

B) The Rudram missile, developed by DRDO, is India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile, capable of neutralizing enemy radar, communication sites, and other radio frequency-emitting targets, enhancing SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) operations.

C) The Rudram missile is a long-range cruise missile designed for precision strikes against high-value ground targets, enhancing India's deep strike capabilities.

D) The Rudram missile, launched from naval ships, is designed for anti-submarine warfare, increasing the Indian Navy's capabilities in underwater combat.

Answer: B) The Rudram missile, developed by DRDO, is India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile, capable of neutralizing enemy radar, communication sites, and other radio frequency-emitting targets, enhancing SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) operations.