Rudram-1 Missile

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.