Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb Gaurav from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. According to the Defence Ministry, the trials successfully demonstrated a range close to 100 kilometres with accuracy.
Gaurav is a 1000-kilogram class glide bomb, designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment and Integrated Test Range situated at Chandipur, Odisha. Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force participated and reviewed these trials.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry for 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. DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials.
