DRDO Successfully Conducts Release Trials of Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MKI

By telcro Published on Apr 11, 2025

New Delhi, April 11: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted release trials of the indigenously developed Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from the Indian Air Force’s Su-30 MKI aircraft.

The trials, carried out between April 8 and 10, mark a significant milestone in enhancing India’s precision strike capabilities.

According to officials, the bomb was tested in various warhead configurations and integrated across multiple stations on the Su-30 MKI platform. The weapon demonstrated its ability to strike land targets with pinpoint accuracy at a range of close to 100 kilometres.

‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg-class glide bomb designed and developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur. The successful trials were observed by senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The development of ‘Gaurav’ has involved collaboration with key industry players including Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Certification and quality assurance were provided by the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the IAF, and industry partners on the successful trials. “The development of this glide bomb will greatly enhance the capabilities of our Armed Forces,” he said in a statement.

Chairman DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Dr. Samir V. Kamat also lauded the DRDO teams involved in the project, highlighting the indigenous innovation behind the strategic weapon system.

An official spokesperson said the successful completion of these trials paves the way for the induction of ‘Gaurav’ into the Indian Air Force, further strengthening India’s deterrence and offensive capabilities in modern aerial warfare.