Context:
Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Rudra M-II Missile from a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet.
Relevance:
GS III: Science and Technology
RudraM-II Missile System:
Overview:
- The RudraM-II is an indigenously developed, solid-propelled air-launched missile designed for air-to-surface operations.
- It is capable of neutralizing various enemy assets and enhancing India’s air security and defence readiness, acting as a ‘force multiplier.’
Performance Evaluation:
- Tested with advanced range tracking tools, including electro-optical systems, radar, and telemetry stations.
Specifications:
- Range: 300 kilometres
- Speed: Up to Mach 5.5
- Payload: 200 kilograms
- Detection: Capable of identifying enemy radio frequencies and radar signals from over 100 km away.
- Intended to replace Russia’s Kh-31 missile currently used in India’s Sukhoi fighter jets.
-Source: The Hindu
