The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly expand its stockpile of Israeli-origin Rampage air-to-ground missiles, following their successful use in precision strikes on Pakistani air bases and terrorist headquarters.
Known in the IAF as the High-Speed Low Drag Mark-2 missile, Rampage is already integrated with frontline fighter aircraft, including the Su-30MKI, Jaguar, and MiG-29 fleets. Defence sources revealed that orders for large numbers of these missiles are being pursued under fast-track procedures, with contracts likely to be finalized soon.
The Rampage was deployed with devastating accuracy during operations against terror hubs in Muridke and Bahawalpur in Pakistan’s Punjab province. It also played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, where Su-30MKIs launched the missile in large numbers to target Pakistani positions deep inside their territory.
First inducted in 2020–21, following the Galwan clashes with China, the missile has since emerged as a reliable high-speed precision strike weapon. Its integration with the Su-30MKI has not only enhanced the aircraft’s firepower but also enabled combined deployment with other long-range strike options like the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
Sources further indicated that the IAF is exploring possibilities of producing the Rampage under the Make in India initiative, which could pave the way for large-scale induction and long-term self-reliance in precision strike weapons.
In parallel, the IAF last year also tested the ROCKS (Crystal Maze-2) missile at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscoring its continued focus on strengthening long-range precision strike capabilities.
