DRDO Exploring Surface-Launched Variant of RudraM-2 Anti-Radiation Missile After Successful Testing of Air-Launched Variant

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is investigating the development of a surface-to-surface variant of the RudraM-2 anti-radiation missile system, according to sources.

This move aims to bolster India's defensive capabilities by providing a ground-based platform for the advanced missile system.

The RudraM-2, currently an air-to-surface missile, is designed to detect and neutralize enemy radars and communication systems. With a range of 300 kilometers and a top speed of Mach 5.5, the missile can carry a 200-kilogram payload. Its sophisticated seekers can identify and lock onto enemy radio frequencies and radar signals from over 100 kilometers away.

To adapt the RudraM-2 for surface launch, DRDO plans to incorporate a booster stage, which will increase its range and overall effectiveness.

The surface-launched RudraM-2 is expected to provide a significant advantage in countering potential threats. Its ability to target enemy radar installations and disrupt electronic warfare systems will act as a powerful deterrent.

The proposal of this new variant comes on the heels of a successful flight test of the air-launched RudraM-2 from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet in May 2024, which validated the missile's propulsion system and guidance algorithms.

This recent success further strengthens the potential of the surface-launched version.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Also develop a air launched variant of Pinaka 90 KM+ range.

 

[Aravind]

range should be more and give a prodution to adani defence then only quality will be good and other countries will also get the missile

 

[Sandeep]

First we need to convert the air to surface missile from a ARM into a standard long range attack missile that can hit any target with pinpoint accuracy with a CEP of less than 5 meters. Once that is complete then we can modify and extend the range by adding a booster.

The main benefit in developing a ground based Rudram is turning it into a MBRL as we currently lack the necessary range. We need to develop the guided rockets with a range of at least 300km to enhance the accuracy even more than standard rockets. This is a good opportunity to carry that role out by making use with already existing technology into dual use technology which will save development time and costs.

 

[Akshay]

The main benefit in developing a ground based Rudram is turning it into a MBRL as we currently lack the necessary range. We need to develop the guided rockets with a range of at least 300km to enhance the accuracy even more than standard rockets. This is a good opportunity to carry that role out by making use with already existing technology into dual use technology which will save development time and costs.

I guess one pinaka rocket will cost far less than 1 ground based Rudram-2. So, is it viable to use Rudram as MBRL??

 

[Sandeep]

I guess one pinaka rocket will cost far less than 1 ground based Rudram-2. So, is it viable to use Rudram as MBRL??

We have to convert the Rudram into a 300km guided MBRL which gives us and increases our fire power. Just using one Rudram on the ground can be easily intercepted and it limits the damage to that target alone. With this we can carry out multiple saturated attacks to overwhelm the enemy’s defence system, bases, armoured vehicles etc and destroy them while we have the chance.

 

[Ajai Vaidyanathan]

Also develop a air launched variant of Pinaka 90 KM+ range.

MLRS are rocket launchers, nowhere in the world we have a air launched rocket system. When we have air launched missile system, who would need a rocket? We have limited flying platforms. A missile system is more complex than rockets. Rockets are meant to overwhelm the enemy with sheer numbers over a large area. Missiles are more of targetted attacks. You cannot overwhelm enemies with air launched rockets.

 

[Frank]

Not bad idea... Given how much succesful and important and indespensible ATACMS or Iskandar have been in Russia Ukraine war...

Short range ballistic missile carrying 500 to 1000kg exlosives are the key of you want to win war...

But the main question is what happened to pralay?