India has successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
About Rudram-1 Missile:
It is an air–to–surface missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It is integrated with the IAF's Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, serving as the launch platform.
Features
It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile.
It features Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head for the final attack, allowing it to accurately hit radiation-emitting targets.
INS-GPS navigation provides a technological edge, enabling accurate targeting over a wide range of frequencies.
Range: The missile can be launched from varying altitudes, ranging from 500 meters to 15 kilometers and has a range of up to 250 kilometers depending on the launch conditions.
Speed: Up to Mach 2
This flexibility allows the IAF to adapt to different operational scenarios, enhancing its combat effectiveness.
This precision is crucial for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence(SEAD) operations, enabling the destruction of enemy radars and communication sites from long standoff ranges.
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