SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has added a significant advancement to India’s arsenal with the development of TARA, the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation system. This new glide bomb series, which will include variants based on 250kg, 450kg, and 500kg bomb bodies, marks India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed to enhance the precision and range of air-delivered munitions.
One of the standout features of the TARA series is its integration of dual CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) / IIR (Imaging Infrared) seekers, providing enhanced target acquisition and guidance. The inclusion of advanced scene-matching algorithms significantly boosts the bomb’s ability to locate and engage targets in complex environments, including under adverse weather conditions or in the presence of countermeasures.
TARA is equipped with advanced terminal manoeuvring capabilities, allowing it to perform precise movements during the final phase of flight to avoid obstacles or air defence systems and achieve optimal impact. Another significant feature is its flexible Angle of Attack (AoA), enabling the bomb to approach the target from various angles, further increasing its versatility and adaptability in different operational scenarios.
The DRDO has completed the manufacturing process for the TARA series, and the system is now ready for its testing phase. Testing is expected to commence soon, after which the bombs could become a crucial part of the IAF’s standoff precision strike capabilities.
The TARA system is designed to meet the growing need for precision-guided munitions capable of striking targets with high accuracy from a standoff distance, reducing risk to the launch platform. The series includes three variants:
- TARA-250: Based on a 250kg bomb body
- TARA-450: Based on a 450kg bomb body
- TARA-500: Based on a 500kg bomb body
These bombs will enable the Indian Air Force (IAF) to strike enemy targets from a distance, keeping aircraft away from hostile air defence systems while maintaining high effectiveness in destroying both fixed and mobile targets.
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