SOURCE: AFI
In a significant move to enhance its precision-strike capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected JSR Dynamics, an emerging defense technology company, to develop Range Extension Kits (REK) for its 250kg High-Speed Low-Drag (HSLD) bombs. The project falls under the ADITI 1.0 industry challenge, initiated by the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program. This selection marks a step forward in the IAF’s modernization efforts, aimed at increasing the operational effectiveness of its existing munitions.
The Range Extension Kits (REK) developed by JSR Dynamics will be assisted with a booster and an Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) terminal guidance system. This combination is expected to increase the range of 250kg HSLD bombs by over 150 kilometers, significantly enhancing the standoff strike capabilities of the IAF. With these kits, Indian aircraft will be able to release munitions from a safe distance, avoiding enemy air defenses while achieving greater precision in targeting.
The integration of booster-assisted propulsion will enable these bombs to travel much farther than their standard range, while the EOIR guidance ensures pinpoint accuracy, even in complex battlefield environments. This capability is essential in modern warfare, where precision and survivability are critical to mission success.
This development will not only increase the IAF’s strike capabilities but also reduce the need for external precision-guided munitions (PGMs), paving the way for greater indigenous defense production.