Source: FE
Context: India successfully test-fires its first Indigenous anti-radiation missile, ‘Rudram-1’
What is Rudram-1?
It was developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force and is an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile launched from Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets. It features INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head for accurate targeting of radiation-emitting sources. With an effective range of 500 meters to 15 km in altitude and up to 250 km in distance, Rudram-1 significantly enhances the IAF’s capability to suppress enemy air defences and neutralize critical installations.
Types of Missiles Used by Indian Military
| Missile Type | Name(s) | Description |
| Ballistic Missiles | Agni Series, Prithvi | Long-range missiles capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads. |
| Cruise Missiles | BrahMos, Nirbhay | Subsonic and supersonic missiles for precision strikes, BrahMos being the fastest supersonic cruise missile. |
| Anti-Tank Missiles | Nag, HELINA, MPATGM | Designed to destroy tanks and armoured vehicles. |
| Surface-to-Air Missiles | Akash, Barak-8 | Used for air defence to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft and missiles. |
| Air-to-Air Missiles | Astra, Python-5 | Fired from aircraft to target enemy aircraft. |
| Anti-Ship Missiles | BrahMos, Dhanush | Used to target and destroy enemy ships and naval vessels. |
| Anti-Radiation Missiles | RudraM, NGARM | Designed to detect and destroy enemy radar installations. |
| Surface-to-Surface Missiles | Prahaar, Shaurya | Short to medium-range missiles for targeting enemy installations and strategic points on the ground. |
| Submarine-launched ballistic Missiles (SLBMs) | K-15 Sagarika, K-4 | Launched from submarines for nuclear deterrence. |
| Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS) | Igla-S, Starstreak | Portable systems for targeting low-flying aircraft and helicopters |
