The Rudram is a series of supersonic and hypersonic air-to-surface ground attack and anti-radiation missiles in development by DRDO.
DRDO Rudram-IV Missile: In a significant development for India’s defence industry growth, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has reportedly commenced work on the development of the Rudram-IV. Rudram-IV is an advanced air-to-surface weapon system, with a range exceeding 300 kilometres, making it one of dangerous weapons of India. Here are all the details you should know about the missile.
Rudram-III missile features
The Rudram is a series of supersonic and hypersonic air-to-surface ground attack and anti-radiation missiles in development by the Defense Research and Development Organization of India. For background, the Rudram-III missile features an impressive range of 550 kilometers, used for deep penetration attacks aimed at larger facilities or high-value objectives. Its development is ongoing, with the aim of improving India’s long-range strike capabilities.
The addition of the Rudram-IV to the series enhances the versatility of the family. Its lighter design and adaptability for various mission parameters provide commanders with more options for engagement strategies, complementing the existing variants. Also, the Rudram-IV missile could be integrated with multiple aerial platforms, enhancing the capabilities of Indian Airforce as per a report by IDRW.
Additionally, the readers must note that the missile is possibly engineered as a Long Range Stand-Off Weapon (LRSOW).
DRDO successfully tests long-range hypersonic missile
In another development, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a post on X on Sunday, announced the significant achievement and said that this has put the country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies.
The flight trial of the long-range hypersonic missile was conducted from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and the Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Defence said that the missile was tracked by various range systems, deployed in multiple domains. The flight data obtained from down-range ship stations confirmed the successful terminal manoeuvres and impact with a high degree of accuracy.
(With inputs from agencies)
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