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GAURAV

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The Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'GAURAV' was successfully tested by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from an Indian Air Force Su-30 MK-I aircraft off the coast of Odisha. This indigenous weapon system marks a significant advancement in India's precision-strike capabilities.

Key Features of GAURAV:

  • Air-Launched Glide Bomb: Weighing 1,000 kg, GAURAV is an air-launched weapon that can hit targets at long distances after being released from a fighter aircraft.
  • Navigation Systems: The bomb uses a highly accurate hybrid navigation system combining:
  • Indian Navigation System (INS).
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) for precision targeting.
  • Indigenous Development: Designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, part of DRDO.

Test and Performance:

  • The recent test, conducted from a Su-30 MK-I platform, demonstrated pinpoint accuracy, with tracking and telemetry systems capturing the bomb's precise trajectory and impact.

Significance:

  • GAURAV enhances the IAF's long-range strike capabilities, allowing for precise, strategic strikes without needing to engage the target at close range.
  • It strengthens India's defense self-reliance by being indigenously developed and reducing dependence on foreign systems for precision-guided munitions.

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