India Successfully Test-Fires New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile ‘Rudram-1’

Overview

India has successfully test-fired the Rudram-1, a new generation anti-radiation missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is designed to target radiation-emitting enemy assets with high precision.

Missile Features

• Type: Air-to-Surface Missile
• Developed By: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Integration: Compatible with the IAF's Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets
• Navigation: Equipped with Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)-GPS
• Homings: Passive Homing Head for precise final targeting
• Range: Up to 250 kilometers
• Launch Altitudes: From 500 meters to 15 kilometers

Purpose and Capability

Rudram-1 is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile, capable of effectively targeting enemy radiation-emitting systems and offering technological superiority with advanced guidance systems.