April 11th 2025.
In a recent update, it was reported that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the efforts of DRDO, IAF, and the industry for the successful development trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. This news was shared by an official on Friday.
During the announcement, the Minister expressed his belief that the development of LRGB will greatly enhance the capabilities of our armed forces. It was also revealed that the Defence Research and Development Organisation had successfully conducted release trials of Gaurav from a Su-30 MKI aircraft.
The trials, which took place from April 8th to 10th, saw the weapon being integrated into multiple stations with various warhead configurations. The target for these trials was a land-based one located on an island. According to the official, the trials were a resounding success as they demonstrated a range of close to 100 km with pinpoint accuracy.
For those who may not be familiar with the LRGB 'Gaurav', it is a 1,000 kg class glide bomb that has been designed and developed entirely in-house by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment, and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The trials were attended by senior officials from DRDO and IAF who also oversaw and reviewed the proceedings.
The statement also mentioned that the development of this system was made possible with the support of MSMEs. Furthermore, it was confirmed that these successful trials have paved the way for the eventual induction of this weapon into the IAF. The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, as well as the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, also played a crucial role in ensuring the certification and quality assurance of the weapon.
In addition to this, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V. Kamat, also took the opportunity to congratulate the entire DRDO team for their hard work and dedication in conducting these successful release trials.
In other recent news, it was revealed that last week, DRDO and the Indian Army carried out four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. These tests, which took place on April 3rd and 4th, saw the missiles successfully intercept and destroy high-speed aerial targets. It was proven that the missiles were capable of hitting targets at various ranges and altitudes, further solidifying their operational capability.
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