Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)
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Rudram-1 Next Generation Anti Radiation Missile (NGARM) |
The DRDO has started work on a new variant of the Rudram Anti Radiation Guided Missile that can be launched from naval fighter jets like Mig-29K, Rafale-M or indigenous TEDBF, that will be able to identify, locate and effectively engage critical air defense targets.
The new variant of Rudram ARM will be fitted with a modified seeker that will have the ability to engage moving naval targets like surface combat warships like Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, Frigates etc.
Currently Rudram-1 Next Generation Anti Radiation Missile (NGARM) has a range of 150km while Rudram-2 will have a range of 300km and much bigger and Air Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) Rudram-3 will have a range of 550km with Hypersonic speed.