Gaurav Glide Bomb

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  • Successful Trials: DRDO successfully tested the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft between April 8-10, 2025, hitting a land target on an island with pinpoint accuracy.

  • Enhanced Standoff Capability: The ‘Gaurav’ enhances the Indian Air Force’s ability to strike targets from a safe distance

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(up to 100 km).

  • Indigenous Development: The bomb is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, aligning with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) initiative.

  • Key Characteristics:

    • 1,000 kg class, air-launched.
    • Range: Up to 100 km when launched from high altitudes.
    • Precision-guided: Uses a hybrid navigation system (INS and GPS).

  • How it Works: Dropped from an aircraft, it glides to the target using aerodynamic surfaces and guidance systems, ensuring accuracy with minimal collateral damage.

  • Significance: This development increases the Armed Forces’ capabilities.

  • Industry Collaboration: Developed with support from partners like Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and MSMEs, highlighting collaborative efforts.

  • Pathway to Induction: The successful trials pave the way for inducting ‘Gaurav’ into the Indian Air Force.