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A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft during a successful release trials of long-range glide bomb ‘Gaurav’ conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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A Su-30 MKI aircraft successfully carried out release trials of the indigenously developed and produced Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’, touted as cheaper than missiles but equally effective, over three days from April 8, hitting a target nearly 100 kilometres away with pin-point accuracy.
During the trials, carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 1,000-kg class glide bomb was integrated at multiple stations in different warhead configurations on the fighter aircraft, with a land target located on an island, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
Gaurav has been designed and developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment, and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
The system has been realised with the support of Development-cum-Production Partners — Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and various MSMEs.
The Ministry said the trials are paving the way for the induction of the weapon into the IAF.
The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributed towards certification and quality assurance.
Senior officials of the DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in and reviewed the trials.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, IAF, and industry for the successful development trials of ‘Gaurav’. He said the development of the LRGB would further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent.
Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, also congratulated the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials.
Published on April 11, 2025
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