The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the release trials of long-range glide bomb "Gaurav" from the Sukhoi aircraft. Pics/videograbs of visuals shared on X by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Updated on : 11 April,2025 08:03 PM IST | Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
"Gaurav" is a 1,000-kg class glide bomb designed and developed indigenously by the DRDO. Pics/videograbs of visuals shared on X by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
The trials, conducted from April 8 to April 10, successfully demonstrated a range close to 100 km with pin-point accuracy, the defence ministry said on Friday
The trials are paving the way for the induction of the weapon into the Indian Air Force (IAF), it said
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, the IAF and the industry partners concerned for the successful development trials of "Gaurav"
He said the development of the long-range glide bomb will further enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to a great extent
"The DRDO successfully conducted the release trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 8 to 10 from Su-30 MKI aircraft," the ministry said
