RudraM-I / NGARM — New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile

PROTOTYPE

Su-30MKI-launched indigenous anti-radiation missile for suppression of enemy air defences

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 7/9

DRDO / DRDL · Air-launched Anti-Radiation Missile

● PROTOTYPE

INTEL SIGNALS

NGARM is now publicly known as RudraM-I. PIB recorded the 09 Oct 2020 successful test from a Su-30MKI against a radiation target; later open reporting placed the weapon in the user-trial/integration pipeline. Track as advanced prototype/user-trial stage, not as an inducted inventory item.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

IAF, DRDO conduct successful flight tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface missile - ANI News

news.google.com · 02 Jun 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about RudraM-I

Pipeline Status

TRL-7/9

User Trials / Integration

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2027+

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of RudraM-I?▾

RudraM-I / NGARM — New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-7/9 (User Trials / Integration). Su-30MKI-launched indigenous anti-radiation missile for suppression of enemy air defences

When is RudraM-I expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2027+.

Which agencies and companies are building RudraM-I?▾

RudraM-I is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / DRDL; development partner: IAF / HAL / BDL; vendors: DRDO DRDL, IAF, HAL, BDL.

What is the indigenisation level of RudraM-I?▾

RudraM-I targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO DRDL · IAF · HAL · BDL

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