New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed release trials of the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. Conducted between April 8 and 10, 2025, the trials marked a significant step forward in enhancing the Indian Air Force’s strike capabilities.
 

The 'Gaurav' glide bomb, weighing 1,000 kg, is an indigenously developed weapon by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment, and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. During the trials, the weapon was tested in multiple configurations with a land target on an island, achieving a range of nearly 100 kilometres with remarkable precision.
 

Senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Air Force closely monitored the trials, which showcased the bomb’s flexibility and performance across different warhead integrations.
 

The project has been realised in collaboration with key industry players, including Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and several MSMEs, with the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributing to certification and quality assurance processes.
 

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the IAF, and industry partners for the successful trials, remarking, "The development of LRGB will further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent."
 

DRDO Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, Dr Samir V Kamat, also lauded the efforts of the team, saying, "I congratulate the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials."
 

With this milestone, the path to induction of the 'Gaurav' glide bomb into the Indian Air Force fleet is now firmly set, promising a boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
 

BI Bureau