India Successfully Tests RudraM-II Missile and Other Advanced Weapons in June 2026
In June 2026, India’s DRDO and IAF conducted multiple successful flight tests of indigenous weapons, including the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, a long-range land attack cruise missile, and a naval anti-ship missile, alongside a ballistic missile defense system test. The trials, held at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, validated precision strike and defense capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievements as milestones toward self-reliance in advanced defense technology.
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India successfully flight-tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile
On June 15, 2026, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test achieved all mission objectives, validated by tracking instruments from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. The missile is fully indigenous, with critical subsystems developed by multiple DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners, led by the Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru. Senior DRDO officials and representatives from the Navy and Air Force witnessed the launch. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the team, calling it a major achievement for India's defence research ecosystem. The successful test is expected to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities and enhance the armed forces' long-range precision strike readiness.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.DRDO demonstrates advanced missile defence and anti-ship strike capabilities in three successful flight tests
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight tests on June 10-11, 2026, demonstrating critical defence technologies. The tests showcased a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, with interceptor missiles engaging and destroying designated targets, placing India among a select group of countries capable of engaging threats up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Additionally, the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was successfully carried out, enhancing India's anti-ship strike capability at medium ranges. The trials were witnessed by senior DRDO and Armed Forces officials. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the teams, stating the achievements would strengthen India's defence preparedness. DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh lauded the combined efforts of scientists, industry partners, and the Armed Forces.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India successfully tests RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from airborne platform
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions. The missile accurately engaged predefined targets, validating all critical subsystems. The tests were conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Development was led by DRDO's Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, with collaboration from multiple laboratories and industry partners including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement as a major boost to India's precision strike capability and self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in advanced defence technologies. The test follows a successful Agni Prime missile launch in September 2025.
Airforce TechnologyIndia successfully tests RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from airborne platform
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. The tests were carried out from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with the missile accurately engaging predefined targets. All test objectives were fully met, as verified by flight data from instruments deployed at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile was developed by DRDO's Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other laboratories and production partners including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement as a boost to India's precision strike capability and self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in advanced defence technologies. The test follows a successful launch of the Agni Prime missile in September 2025.
Airforce TechnologyDRDO and IAF Successfully Test Indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on June 2, 2026. The missile was launched from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and meeting all mission objectives. Developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad with support from multiple DRDO labs and industry partners including HAL, the test validates India's growing precision strike capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement as a major step toward self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in advanced weapon systems. Data from tracking instruments at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, confirmed the missile's performance.
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