Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- India's indigenous defence capabilities received a significant boost after the successful flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, jointly conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF). The trials not only demonstrated the missile's operational effectiveness under demanding conditions but also highlighted the pivotal role of Odisha's Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in validating the weapon system's performance.

The missile was launched from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, a crucial phase designed to evaluate its ability to perform in complex combat scenarios. According to DRDO, the missile successfully navigated its ...