The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30 MK-I platform successfully completed the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) first flight test, conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Off the coast of Odisha, the test was carried out.
The 1,000 kg class glide bomb GAURAV is launched from the air and has a great range of target engagement. Following launch, the glide bomb uses a very precise hybrid navigation system that combines GPS and INS data to navigate toward its target. GAURAV is an indigenous product of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad.
During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the target with pinpoint accuracy. Complete flight data during the test launch was captured by Telemetry and Electro optical tracking systems deployed by Integrated Test Range along the coastline. The flight was monitored by senior DRDO scientists. Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, the Development cum Production Partners also participated during the flight trial.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry for the successful flight test. He termed it a major milestone in the country’s effort in developing indigenous defence technologies for further strengthening the capability of the Armed Forces.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat congratulated entire DRDO team on conducting the successful flight test of LRGB.
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