DRDO Successfully Tests RudraM-II Missile

On 2nd June 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a major advancement in India's precision strike capabilities.

RudraM-II

  • Type: Indigenous Air-to-Surface Missile.
  • Role: Designed to engage and destroy high-value enemy targets from stand-off ranges.
  • Launch Platform: Air-launched from fighter aircraft.
  • Capability: Intended for precision strikes against a variety of land-based targets.

Significance

  • Enhances the Indian Air Force's stand-off strike capability.
  • Strengthens India's indigenous missile development ecosystem.
  • Reduces dependence on imported precision-guided munitions.
  • Contributes to the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defence ....
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