Rudram-1 Anti-Radiation Missile

Rudram-1 Anti-Radiation Missile

Type: Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

Domain: air

Country of Origin: India

Manufacturer: DRDO

Overview

India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile designed to destroy enemy radar systems including air defence radars, early warning radars, and tracking systems — a critical Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) capability. Rudram-1 homes in on enemy radar emissions using a passive homing seeker that detects and tracks the target radar's RF signature. Range exceeding 250 km when launched from high altitude, speed of Mach 2+, and an INS/GPS backup guidance mode enabling engagement even if the target radar is shut down. The missile can be launched from Su-30MKI fighters and potentially Tejas Mk1A. Warhead of approximately 100 kg optimised for destroying radar arrays and associated electronics. The Rudram provides the Indian Air Force with a long-range standoff SEAD weapon, enabling suppression of enemy air defences without exposing aircraft to surface-to-air missile engagement. Successfully tested multiple times with operational deployment from 2020. Rudram significantly enhances IAF's capability to operate in contested airspace.

Technical Specifications

range~200 km
speedMach 2+
targetsSAM radars, AEWACS, early warning radars, air defense emitters
guidancePassive radar homing on emissions + INS
manufacturerDRDO, India
launch_platformSu-30MKI

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