The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ between April 08-10, 2025, from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the trials, the weapon was integrated into multiple stations in different warhead configurations with a land target on the island. The trials successfully demonstrated range close to 100 kms with pin-point accuracy
LRGB ‘Gaurav’ is a glide bomb in the 1,000 kg class, designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment, and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and reviewed these trials.
Development-cum-Production Partners Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge, and various MSMEs have supported the realization of the system. The trials are paving the way towards the induction of the weapon into the IAF. The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributed towards Certification and Quality Assurance.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF, and industry for the successful development trials of ‘Gaurav.’ He said the development of LRGB will further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V. Kamat also congratulated the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials.
