India issues NOTAM warning for missile test in Bay of Bengal; Likely test of Rudram 2 Anti Radiation Missile

Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)

DRDO designed and developed Rudram-II Anti Radiation Missile for Indian Air Force at display during Defence Expo 2022 (Image Source: Twitter)

India has issued a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) warning for the launch of a missile in the Bay of Bengal for the period from 3^rd to 14^th March.

The designated area for the NOTAM is 330 kilometers in length and it might be a test of the Rudram-2 Anti-Radiation Missile.

#AreaWarning #India issues a notification for a no fly zone over the Bay Of Bengal, indicative of a missile test

Dates | 03-14 March 2023 pic.twitter.com/sP2xSZw4US

— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) March 2, 2023

Rudram-2 ARM has a peak speed of Mach 5.5 and terminal speed of 1.5 Mach and can target radar installations, bunkers, air strips and hardened aircraft hangers at a distance of 250-300km.