India achieved a major defence milestone as DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II missile, enhancing precision strike capabilities and self-reliance in advanced military technology.

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• DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on 2 June 2026.
• The missile was tested under challenging operational conditions and accurately struck its designated target, successfully achieving all mission objectives.
• RudraM-II is a precision-guided air-to-surface missile designed to engage ground-based targets from fighter aircraft at significant stand-off distances.
• The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, with contributions from multiple DRDO laboratories and Indian defence industry partners.
• Flight-test data collected through advanced tracking systems confirmed the performance of guidance, navigation, flight control, and target acquisition systems.
• The successful trial validated the missile’s reliability, accuracy, and effectiveness under complex operational scenarios and demanding release conditions.
• Indigenous participation from DRDO laboratories, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, testing agencies, and industry partners strengthened the development program.
• The RudraM-II missile is expected to improve India’s precision strike capability, reduce dependence on imports, and support the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.