Why in News?
DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile.
The RudraM-II Missile Test 2026 demonstrated the missileβs capability to engage enemy targets from long stand-off distances. The indigenous weapon system is designed to strengthen Indiaβs suppression of enemy air defence capabilities.
What is RudraM-II Missile?
RudraM-II is an indigenous air-to-surface anti-radiation missile developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force.
Key features include:
- Designed to detect and destroy enemy radar emissions.
- Capable of striking targets at distances of 300β350 km.
- Travels at hypersonic speeds up to Mach 5.5.
- Can carry warheads weighing up to 200 kg.
- Launched from fighter aircraft against high-value enemy assets.
What is an Anti-Radiation Missile?
An anti-radiation missile (ARM) is a precision-guided weapon designed to locate and destroy enemy radar systems, air defence networks, communication stations and electronic emitters.
Such missiles play a crucial role in Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions by neutralizing radar-guided threats before air operations.
Quick Revision Points-RudraM-II Missile
| Topic | Fact |
|---|---|
| Missile Name | RudraM-II |
| Developed By | DRDO |
| Service User | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Missile Type | Air-to-Surface Anti-Radiation Missile |
| Maximum Speed | Mach 5.5 |
| Strike Range | 300β350 km |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 200 kg |
| Primary Role | Destruction of enemy radar systems |
| Warfare Domain | Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) |
Practice MCQs on Rudram II missile:
Q1. RudraM-II is classified as which type of missile?
a) Surface-to-air missile
b) Ballistic missile
c) Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile
d) Anti-tank missile
Answer: (c) Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile β It is designed to destroy radar-emitting targets.
Q2. What is the approximate strike range of RudraM-II?
a) 100 km
b) 200 km
c) 300β350 km
d) 500 km
Answer: (c) 300β350 km β The missile can engage targets from stand-off distances.
Q3. RudraM-II has been developed by which organisation?
a) HAL
b) ISRO
c) BEL
d) DRDO
Answer: (d) DRDO β The missile is an indigenous DRDO-developed weapon system.
Q4. The primary purpose of an anti-radiation missile is to destroy:
a) Tanks
b) Aircraft carriers
c) Radar and electronic emitters
d) Submarines
Answer: (c) Radar and electronic emitters β Anti-radiation missiles target radar signals and air defence systems.
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