IAF Seeks Advanced SEAD Capabilities for Rafale and Tejas Mk1A with Rudram-1 Integration

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to enhance its offensive capabilities by integrating the domestically-developed Rudram-1 anti-radiation missile onto its premier fighter jets, the Rafale and the Tejas Mk1A. This strategic move signifies the IAF's intent to equip its arsenal with state-of-the-art Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) capabilities.

The Rudram-1, a product of collaboration between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Dassault Aviation, is designed to precisely target and neutralize enemy radar and communication systems. Having already been successfully tested on the Sukhoi-30MKI platform, the IAF is now exploring to extend its deployment to the more advanced Rafale and the indigenous Tejas Mk1A.

This integration not only bolsters the Rafale's already impressive capabilities but also marks a significant step towards making the Tejas Mk1A a truly potent fighter jet. The move also underscores the IAF's commitment to self-reliance by equipping its indigenous platforms with cutting-edge, homegrown weaponry.

The Rudram-1, manufactured by Adani Defence, is currently awaiting bulk orders from the IAF for its Su-30MKI fleet before full-scale production can commence. The IAF's interest in integrating this missile with the Rafale and Tejas Mk1A could potentially accelerate this process.

Key Features of Rudram-1​

• Dual-Seeker Advantage: Its passive homing head seeker and Millimeter Wave (MMW) seeker ensure precise targeting.
• Safety First: An electro-mechanical safety arming mechanism with built-in safety features guarantees safe operation.
• Manoeuvrable and Destructive: With a length of 5.2 meters and a diameter of 315 millimetres, the Rudram-1 packs a 55-kilogram pre-fragmentation warhead and can be launched from altitudes between 1 and 15 kilometers, striking targets within a 100-150 kilometer range.

 

[sanket]

wow thats what i commenting Rudram should b Integrated on Rafale , it will b deadly combination Rafale Lacks Anti-Radiation Missile in its weapon package . Now Rafale will b more dangerous for SEAD Mission .In Future Once Brahmos-NG & Nirbhay Air Launch cruise Missile with 1000 kM Range is developed that too integrated on Rafale.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

We really need to develop some quality sub sonic missiles. Rudram 1 and 2 are supersonic missiles. Sub sonic missiles are cheaper and have longer ranges and can carry larger warheads. It is true that they are easier to shoot down but this issue can be mitigated by carrying out saturation attacks.

The storm shadow is a sub sonic missile but it has been used vry successfully by ukraine to strike crimea

 

[shivkumar sinha]

We really need to develop some quality sub sonic missiles. Rudram 1 and 2 are supersonic missiles. Sub sonic missiles are cheaper and have longer ranges and can carry larger warheads. It is true that they are easier to shoot down but this issue can be mitigated by carrying out saturation attacks.

The storm shadow is a sub sonic missile but it has been used vry successfully by ukraine to strike crimea

Most of storm shadow were jammed or intercepted. Success rate is about 15% .

 

[abhinav srivastava]

That's good. Waiting for astra mk2. 5 years ago they said Astra mk2 will be developed in 3-4 years.

 

[NSR]

Just not only Rudram-1 but also Rudram-2 should be a candidate too.
The Rudram-3 development will take few years but it should also be integrated on all of the fighters that can be able to carry them into a war.
Way to go!!!

 

[The Presence]

Most of storm shadow were jammed or intercepted. Success rate is about 15% .

Source : Trust me bro

 

[shivkumar sinha]

Source : Trust me bro

Defeat and retreat of AFU is biggest evidence of poor show of all NATO supplied weapons. For the example, yesterday 5 ATACMS were fired by NATO officials on crimean targets ,4 intercepted and one veered off . Information warfare is running from both sides.

 

[sunilanalysis]

One advantage IAF likely to have is chinese AD might be as dumb as Russian AD... IAF may have more problem with Pak aircraft and turkish drones than Pak AD...

 

[Tanishq Bafila]

That's good. Waiting for astra mk2. 5 years ago they said Astra mk2 will be developed in 3-4 years.

DRDO has stopped publishing news on Missile tests long ago , we hear about NOTAMs but we hear information about only 1 test and information about other tests remain closed..

I guess 4 months back near odisha / West Bengal they did a Astra mk-2 flight test information from OSINET ( Missile path in air was visible through videos from locals )

 

[PKPRS]

wow thats what i commenting Rudram should b Integrated on Rafale , it will b deadly combination Rafale Lacks Anti-Radiation Missile in its weapon package . Now Rafale will b more dangerous for SEAD Mission .In Future Once Brahmos-NG & Nirbhay Air Launch cruise Missile with 1000 kM Range is developed that too integrated on Rafale.

Let them keep 👀ing on 36 jets they have.

 

[Sridhar]

These kind of missiles have become indispensable to any airforce. Its good to hear that IAF is going to possess these weapons , that too MADE IN INDIA product.

 

[Akshat]

Let them keep 👀ing on 36 jets they have.

Plus 114 more that will come via MRFA.

 

[Akshat]

Defeat and retreat of AFU is biggest evidence of poor show of all NATO supplied weapons. For the example, yesterday 5 ATACMS were fired by NATO officials on crimean targets ,4 intercepted and one veered off . Information warfare is running from both sides.

Defeat and retreat? 🤣🤣🤣 You mean like Russia ran with it's tail tucked between it's leg from Kyiv? The entire 64 km long convoy?

 

[shivkumar sinha]

Defeat and retreat? 🤣🤣🤣 You mean like Russia ran with it's tail tucked between it's leg from Kyiv? The entire 64 km long convoy?

In spite of 100 s of billions of dollars arms , ammunitions , intelligence,trainers , advisors , mercinaries and maintenance contractors, NATO failed to stop continuous advance of Russian forces. AFU lost 500,000+ soldiers to the extent that they are not able to find recruits despite full moblisation measures .NATO countries are so spooked that some of them are contemplating sending troops to prop up collapsing ukranian troops . NATO is on the verge of total rout in Ukraine.

 

[Sandeep]

This is very good progress and we should use the same type of missile variants across all of our jets that we use to make it easier to maintain, order, and stops foreign expensive missiles imports.

We need to install the Astra IR, MK1, Mk2, MK3 to cover our air to air battles and the Rudram anti radiation missile MK1, MK2 and MK3. We should also convert the Rudram missile and develop it as a general air to surface missiles to hit any target.

 

[Akshat]

In spite of 100 s of billions of dollars arms , ammunitions , intelligence,trainers , advisors , mercinaries and maintenance contractors, NATO failed to stop continuous advance of Russian forces. AFU lost 500,000+ soldiers to the extent that they are not able to find recruits despite full moblisation measures .NATO countries are so spooked that some of them are contemplating sending troops to prop up collapsing ukranian troops . NATO is on the verge of total rout in Ukraine.

Failed to stop? It reversed their gains buddy. Without sending a single soldier. At one point over 40% of the land was gone. That reduced to less than 25%. So not stopped but reversed. Russia is the one who is being routed.

 

[Prit]

"Rudram-1, a product of collaboration between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Dassault Aviation." - mind giving source for such statements writer? And Rudram is manufactured by BEL, BDL & Adani defence, not just by Adani.