New Delhi, June 2: India has achieved a significant milestone in defense capabilities with the successful flight test of the indigenous Rudram-II missile. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), this advanced air-to-surface missile demonstrated remarkable performance.
The test was executed from an aerial platform, validating the missile’s accuracy, reliability, and advanced technological features.
DRDO announced on the social media platform ‘X’ that the Rudram-II missile was tested under challenging conditions and critical flight paths. All major subsystems of the missile performed excellently, meeting the established standards.
During the test, all launched missiles successfully hit their predetermined targets with high precision. Data obtained from state-of-the-art tracking and range equipment at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, confirmed that all test objectives were fully achieved.
The Rudram-II missile was developed using indigenous technology at DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad. The development involved significant contributions from various key laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and the Integrated Test Range (ITR).
Additionally, Development and Production Partners (DCPP), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Regional Military Aviation Qualification Centre, the Missile Systems Quality Assurance Agency, and several other organizations in the defense industry played crucial roles in making this project a success.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Air Force, defense public sector undertakings, and all industrial partners for this important achievement. He stated that the successful test of the Rudram-II missile is a testament to the growing maturity, reliability, and capability of India’s indigenous defense technologies. He expressed confidence that this achievement would further strengthen the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in advanced weapon systems and enhance the nation’s defense preparedness.
The Chairman of DRDO and Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development also congratulated the scientists, engineers, and all technical and operational teams involved in the testing, calling it a historic success for Indian defense research.
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