New Delhi, April 11 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the release trials of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the SU-30 MKI aircraft, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

The series of tests of the LRGB was carried out from the frontline aircraft Sukhoi-30MKI between April 8-10. The weapon was integrated into multiple stations in different warhead configurations, with land targets on the island.

The trials successfully demonstrated a range close to 100 km with pinpoint accuracy.

Developed by DRDO, LRGB 'Gaurav' is a 1000 kg class glide bomb, designed and developed indigenously by RCI, ARDE and ITR. Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and revi...