- Successful Trials: DRDO conducted successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from the Su-30 MKI aircraft between April 8-10, 2025.
- Indigenously Developed: ‘Gaurav’ is an indigenously designed and developed air-launched precision-guided weapon.
- Purpose: Designed for accurate strikes on land targets from standoff distances, avoiding enemy air defenses.
- Range: Demonstrated a range close to d="M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/>
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100 km with pinpoint accuracy, and has an operational range between 30 km to 150 km.
Weight: The winged version ‘Gaurav’ weighs 1,000 kg.
Navigation: Utilizes Inertial Navigation System (INS), satellite guidance, and digital control system.
Integration: Successfully integrated with multiple stations on the Su-30 MKI in various warhead configurations, hitting a land target on an Island.
Significance: Enhances India’s precision strike capabilities and promotes indigenous defense development.
Industry Collaboration: Developed with support from Development-cum-Production Partners, including Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and various MSMEs.
Impact: Paves the way for induction into the Indian Air Force, increasing capabilities of the Armed Forces.
