Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force conduct the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform, on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). Photo Credit: Ministry of Defence via ANI Photo) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its precision strike capabilities and advance self-reliance in defence technology. According to the Defence Ministry, the missile was test-fired from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with the trials designed to validate the performance of all critical subsystems and flight parameters. According to officials, the missile successfully established the intended trajectory after launch and accurately engaged a predefined target. Pinpoint accuracy The missile demonstrated pinpoint accuracy during the tests, successfully meeting all mission objectives. Data captured through a network of tracking and monitoring instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the missile’s performance and the success of the trials. RudraM-II has been developed indigenously …