Balasore (Odisha), India on Wednesday successfully test-fired Rudram-I air-to-surface missile off the coast of Odisha. Defense sources gave this information.
He said the flight test met all test objectives, validating the propulsion system and control and guidance algorithms.
Rudram-II is an indigenously developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system capable of engaging air-to-surface targets to neutralize a variety of enemy assets.
The missile was tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Officials said the missile's performance has been validated from flight data capture by range tracking devices such as integrated test ranges, electro-optical systems, radars and telemeter stations deployed by Chandipur at various locations including on-board the ship.
Several state-of-the-art indigenous technologies developed by various DRD laboratories have been incorporated into the missile system.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all DRDO and IAF on the successful test flight of Rudram-II.
He said the successful test has strengthened the role of Rudram-II system as a force multiplier for the armed forces.
Dr. Sameer V Cama, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO appreciated all concerned for their contribution in the successful flight test.
He said the flight test met all test objectives, validating the propulsion system and control and guidance algorithms.
Rudram-II is an indigenously developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system capable of engaging air-to-surface targets to neutralize a variety of enemy assets.
The missile was tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Officials said the missile's performance has been validated from flight data capture by range tracking devices such as integrated test ranges, electro-optical systems, radars and telemeter stations deployed by Chandipur at various locations including on-board the ship.
Several state-of-the-art indigenous technologies developed by various DRD laboratories have been incorporated into the missile system.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all DRDO and IAF on the successful test flight of Rudram-II.
He said the successful test has strengthened the role of Rudram-II system as a force multiplier for the armed forces.
Dr. Sameer V Cama, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO appreciated all concerned for their contribution in the successful flight test.
