DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb GAURAV
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav |
| Date | August 13, 2024 |
| Conducted by | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Launch Platform | Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force |
| Bomb Class | 1,000 kg class glide bomb |
| Navigation System | Highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme |
| Developed by | Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad |
| Target Location | Long Wheeler's Island |
| Test Monitoring | Senior DRDO scientists, Telemetry, and Electro-optical tracking systems |
| Partners | Adani Defence and Bharat Forge |
| Statement by | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh |
| Significance | Major milestone in indigenous defence technology development |