IAF and DRDO successfully flight-test RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. RudraM-II is an indigenously developed air-launched missile designed to neutralise enemy air-defence and radar installations, boosting India's stand-off strike capability and self-reliance in defence (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1IAF and DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile.
- 2RudraM-II is an indigenously developed air-launched missile.
- 3Designed to destroy enemy radar and air-defence systems (anti-radiation role).
- 4Strengthens India's stand-off strike capability and defence self-reliance.
- 5Part of the RudraM series of new-generation anti-radiation missiles.
Deep Dive
- +RudraM missiles are developed by DRDO for suppression/destruction of enemy air defence (SEAD/DEAD).
- +The test supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat goal of indigenous defence systems.
Exam Focus
RudraM-II, recently flight-tested by the IAF and DRDO, belongs to which class of missiles?
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Named missile tests (type, role, developer) are high-frequency defence current-affairs items across SSC, UPSC and banking exams.
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Background & Context
DRDO is India's premier defence R&D agency. The RudraM series is India's family of air-launched anti-radiation missiles designed to target enemy radars and air-defence networks.
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1 / 2RudraM-II, flight-tested by the IAF and DRDO, is a/an:
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