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Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

Why in news?

  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

About ‘Gaurav’

  • Introduction: It is a precision-guided, long-range glide bomb developed to attack surface targets from stand-off distances (beyond enemy air defence range).
  • Development and Design: Indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Armament Research and Development Establishment and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
  • Partners Involved: Development-cum-production partners include Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, Bharat Forge and various micro, small and medium enterprises
  • Key Features:
    • Weight: 1,000 kg
    • Range : 30 km to 150 km (demonstrated near 100 km)
    • Launch Platform : Su-30 MKI

Strategic Importance

  • Accuracy : The high accuracy of the Gaurav bomb enables it to destroy enemy targets without any collateral damage.
  • Range : Its long range allows the Indian Air Force to strike beyond the reach of enemy air defence systems.
  • Indigenisation : The indigenous development of this bomb promotes India's self-reliance and reduces dependence on foreign weapons.
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