Why in the news?
Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force successfully flight tested the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on June 2, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Missile was launched from: An airborne platform under extreme release conditions.
- Successfully:
- Followed intended trajectory
- Hit the predefined target accurately.
- Trials validated:
- Critical subsystems
- Flight parameters
- Precision strike capability.
About RudraM-II
- RudraM-II is an indigenous air-to-surface missile.
- Designed for Precision strike missions.
- Capable of destroying enemy ground-based targets.
[2023] Consider the following statements
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their fights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of fight.
2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
