DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) successfully conducted the Release Trials of LRGB (Long-Range Glide Bomb) ‘Gaurav’ between April 08-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft.
» During the trials, the weapon was integrated to multiple stations in different warhead configurations, with land target on Island. The trials successfully demonstrated range close to 100 kms with pin-point accuracy.
Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and reviewed these trials.
About LRGB ‘Gaurav’:
- LRGB ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide Bomb.
- It has been designed and developed indigenously by 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 trials are paving the way towards induction of the weapon into the IAF.
- The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributed towards Certification and Quality Assurance.