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What is the name of the Anti-Radiation Missile tested by India in October 2020 from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft?

What is the name of the Anti-Radiation Missile tested by India in October 2020 from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft? Correct Answer Rudram-1

The correct answer is Rudram-1.

  • New generation Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM-1) was successfully flight tested in October 2020 on a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

Key Points

  • Rudram Missile:
    • The RUDRAM is the first indigenous anti-radiation missile of the country for the Indian Air Force (IAF), being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
    • The missile is integrated on SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft as the launch platform, having the capability of varying ranges based on launch conditions.
    • It has INS-GPS navigation with Passive Homing Head for the final attack. The RUDRAM can hit the radiation target with pinpoint accuracy. The Passive Homing Head can detect, classify and engage targets over a wide band of frequencies as programmed.
    • The missile is a potent weapon for IAF for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence effectively from large stand-off ranges.

Important Points

  •  ATGM Nag Missile:
    • Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG has been developed by DRDO to engage highly fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions.
    • The missile has “Fire & Forget” “Top Attack” capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all Main Battle Tank (MBT) equipped with composite and reactive armour. 
  • QRSAM-1:
    • Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile System (QRSAM) is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile system designed to protect moving armoured columns from aerial attacks.
    • The entire weapon system is configured on highly mobile platforms and is capable of providing air defence on the move. QRSAM Weapon Systems is inducted into the Indian Army (IA).
  • Pinaka-1:
    • Pinaka is a multibarrel rocket launch (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pinaka integrates state-of-the-art technologies for delivering superior combat performance.
    • The Mark-I version of Pinaka has a range of around 40 kilometres and the Mark-II version can fire up to 75 kilometres.

Additional Information

  • About DRDO:
    • Full Name: Defence Research and Development Organization.
    • Founded: 1958
    • Headquarters: DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.

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