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IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb Khagantak-243
On 2nd September 2026, the Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop trial of the indigenously designed and developed Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), Khagantak-243.
What is Khagantak-243?
- Khagantak-243: It is an indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB).
- Type: It is an air-to-ground precision weapon designed for long-range strikes.
- Capability: It enables combat aircraft to engage targets from stand-off distances.
- Developer Base: Its successful trial strengthens India’s indigenous defence-industrial capabilities.
How Does a Long-Range Glide Bomb Work?
A glide bomb uses aerodynamic lift to travel towards a target after being released from an aircraft.
- Stand-off Strike: Aircraft can engage targets without flying ....
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