New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully conducted a flight-test of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from the Su-30 MK-I platform off the coast of Odisha. The test-flight took place on May 29, 2024, at around 1130 hours, a PIB press release stated.
The RudraM-II is an indigenous air-launched missile system that is meant to provide a neutralising effect against enemy assets. It is powered by solid propellants and has been developed using indigenous technologies. The missile system has been designed to achieve high precision and control, and it has been successfully tested in a variety of flight conditions. The flight-test data was used to validate the propulsion system and control and guidance algorithm.
The successful flight-test of the RudraM-II missile is a significant milestone for the Indian Air Force. It has demonstrated the indigenousness of the missile system and the advanced propulsion and control technologies that have been incorporated into it. The missile system is expected to play a vital role in strengthening India’s air security and defence preparedness.