Rudram-II Anti-Radiation Missile

India's indigenous anti-radiation missile; DRDO design; ~100-150 km range; targets enemy radar and air defence installations; air-launched from Su-30MKI; first test 2022.

Anti-RadiationSEAD/DEADIndigenousDRDO100-150 kmSu-30MKITestedtestedTier A
Maker: DRDO (Research Centre Imarat, RCI) — design; Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) — production
Country: India·Class: Air-launched anti-radiation missile
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At a Glance

OEM
DRDO RCI Hyderabad — design; BDL — production
Range
~100-150 km (estimated)
Guidance
Passive radar homing (home-on-radiation) + INS/GPS
Warhead
High-explosive fragmentation (~50-60 kg class)
Speed
Mach 2+
Launch
Air-launched from Su-30MKI (primary platform)
Target
Enemy radar installations, SAM sites, air defence systems (SEAD/DEAD role)
Platform
Su-30MKI (operational); future: Tejas Mk-2, AMCA
Status
Tested; procurement/induction phase
indicators
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key specs
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What It Is

Rudram-II is India's indigenous anti-radiation missile designed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of DRDO for the Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD/DEAD) role. The missile uses passive radar homing (home-on-radiation) to detect and track enemy radar emissions, combined with INS/GPS for mid-course guidance, enabling it to autonomously seek and destroy radar installations, surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites, and other air defence systems. With an estimated range of ~100-150 km, the Rudram-II gives the Indian Air Force a dedicated indigenous SEAD/DEAD capability previously reliant on the Russian Kh-31P anti-radiation missile. The missile is primarily intended for launch from the Su-30MKI. The first test firing was reported in 2022, and the programme is in the tested/procurement phase. Rudram-II is part of a broader family of Rudram missiles (Rudram-I was an earlier development).

Sources: [1][2]

Deployments & Procurement

Rudram-II has undergone successful test firings from the Su-30MKI. The programme is in the tested/procurement phase. No specific procurement quantity or value has been publicly confirmed.

AgencyContextYearQuantity / NoteSources
Indian Air ForceFirst Rudram-II test firing2022Successful test firing from Su-30MKI reported[1]
Indian Air ForceAdditional test firings2023Additional successful test firings reported[1]

Open Questions

  • Exact procurement quantity not publicly disclosed
  • Whether Rudram-II will supplement or replace Kh-31P on Su-30MKI fleet
  • Integration timeline on Tejas Mk-2 and AMCA

Import Dependencies

Designed to be fully indigenous. Limited import dependencies on specialised components.

ComponentSeverityNotePillarSources
Passive radar seekerLowIndigenous passive radar seeker developed by DRDO; mature technology/research/pillars/defence/
INS/GPS componentsLowIndigenous NavIC/GPS components available; limited imports possible/research/pillars/defence/

Intelligence Assessment

Methodology: /research/methodology

Design ownership
5/5
Sovereign

Fully indigenous design by DRDO RCI

Sources: [1]

Production ownership
5/5
Sovereign

Indian production by BDL

Sources: [1]

Critical component sovereignty
5/5
Sovereign

Passive radar seeker, INS/GPS, warhead — all indigenous

Sources: [1]

Scale / operational reach
2/5
Emerging

Tested; procurement/induction phase; quantity not confirmed

Sources: [1]

Export potential
3/5
Partial

Niche capability; limited export market but potential for Su-30 operator nations

Knowledge Graph

Peer Systems

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Timeline

  1. Rudram-II development programme initiated by DRDO RCI

    Sources: [1]

  2. Procurement/induction phase

    Sources: [1]

  3. First Rudram-II test firing from Su-30MKI

    Sources: [1]

  4. Additional successful test firings reported

    Sources: [1]

FAQ

What is an anti-radiation missile?

An anti-radiation missile (ARM) is designed to detect and home in on enemy radar and radio emissions. It is used in the SEAD/DEAD (Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences) role to destroy enemy radar installations, SAM sites, and air defence command systems, thereby creating corridors for follow-on strike aircraft.

Sources: [1]

What is the difference between Rudram-I and Rudram-II?

Rudram-I was an earlier anti-radiation missile variant, while Rudram-II is the improved development with estimated range of ~100-150 km and enhanced seeker technology. Rudram-II is intended as the primary SEAD/DEAD missile for the Indian Air Force, replacing or supplementing the Russian Kh-31P.

Sources: [1]

Which aircraft will carry Rudram-II?

Rudram-II is primarily designed for the Su-30MKI, with the first test firings conducted from that platform. Future integration is planned for the Tejas Mk-2 and potentially the AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft).

Sources: [1][2]

Open Questions

  • Exact procurement quantity not publicly disclosed
  • Whether Rudram-II will supplement or replace Kh-31P on Su-30MKI fleet
  • Integration timeline on Tejas Mk-2 and AMCA
  • Exact range and seeker performance parameters not publicly confirmed

Sources

  1. src-1Indicative
    Rudram (missile) — Wikipedia
    Wikipedia·accessed 2026-09-03

    Rudram missile family specifications and programme history

  2. src-2Official
    DRDO RCI — missile programmes
    DRDO·accessed 2026-09-03

    DRDO RCI — missile development programmes (domain root)

  3. src-3Credible
    DRDO, IAF successfully test RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30MKI fighter; hits target with pin-point accuracy
    The Economic Times·2026-06-02·accessed 2026-09-03

    RudraM-II Su-30MKI test report

  4. src-4Credible
    India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighter
    The Times of India·2024-05-29·accessed 2026-09-03

    RudraM-II test report

  5. src-atlas-listingIndicative
    Rudram-II Anti-Radiation Missile — Defence Atlas listing
    Techadyant Labs — Atlas register (own register)·accessed 2026-09-27

    Own register: indicative only, never official per standing evidence rules. All listing-derived figures in this dossier are attributed to this source.

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