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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to significantly enhance its precision strike capabilities by planning to procure 300 units of the GAURAV Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB). These munitions, designed for air-to-ground engagements, will equip the IAF to effectively neutralize critical enemy infrastructure like airfields, bunkers, and hard installations.

The GAURAV LRGB is engineered to carry conventional warheads, making it a formidable option for deep penetration strikes. Its design allows for integration with key fighter aircraft in the IAF’s inventory, including the Su-30MKI and Mirage-2000, thereby extending the operational range and precision of these aircraft in combat scenarios.

With a range exceeding 80 kilometres, these bombs allow aircraft to engage targets from a safe distance, reducing the risk of counterattacks by enemy air defences. The LRGB incorporates advanced guidance systems, combining the Inertial Navigation System (INS) with GPS data, ensuring high accuracy in hitting designated targets, thus minimizing collateral damage.

The GAURAV LRGB is capable of destroying a variety of targets, from runway denial to fortified structures, and provides the IAF with tactical flexibility in various operational environments. Its compatibility with both Su-30MKI and Mirage-2000 means that the IAF can utilize its current aircraft more effectively without the need for extensive modifications.

Glide bombs offer a cost-effective alternative to guided missiles for long-range strikes, allowing for more strategic use of resources in military engagements. But the current planned order size is for Limited Seriela production of the GAURAV LRGB and IAF might require inventory that is made up of 1000s of such weapons.

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