Team from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long-Range (LR) Bomb on October 29, 2021.

Key Points

• Long-Range Bomb was tested from an aerial platform in Odisha’s Balasore.

• India’s 1st long-range 1 ton guided bomb test-fired, hits target 100 km away.

• It was release from the IAF fighter aircraft and was guided within specified limits, with accuracy to a land-based target.

• Flight of the bomb and performance was monitored with the help of a number of range sensors, telemetry & radar and Electro-Optical Tracking System deployed by the Integrated Test Range.
• Bomb has been designed & developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad in association with other DRDO laboratories.

Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)

IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme for conducting research and development of comprehensive range of missiles. It was managed by the DRDO and Ordnance Factories Board.