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India Successfully Tests Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon System

DRDO and IAF successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha. TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. The modular range extension kit was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian industries. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat congratulated the teams for this significant development in India's defence capabilities.

Key Points: India tests indigenous TARA glide weapon system

  • DRDO and IAF conduct maiden flight-trial of TARA weapon off Odisha coast
  • TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system
  • Converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons
  • Developed by RCI Hyderabad with development cum production partners
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Indian Air Force, DRDO conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon

DRDO and IAF conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon, India's first indigenous glide weapon system.

"significant development in advancing India's indigenous defence capabilities - Rajnath Singh"

New Delhi, May 8

Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, the Defence Ministry said.

TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India's first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons.

TARA has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, along with other DRDO laboratories, to enhance the lethality and accuracy of a low-cost weapon to neutralise ground-based targets, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.

It is the first glide weapon to utilise state-of-the-art low-cost systems. The development of the kit has been undertaken with Development cum Production Partners (DcPP) & other Indian industries, which have already started the production activity.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, IAF, DcPP, and the Industry for the maiden flight-trial, describing it as a significant development in advancing India's indigenous defence capabilities.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat also congratulated the teams associated with the successful flight trial.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Impressive work from India! The fact that this is a modular kit for existing munitions makes it very practical. Hope similar innovations continue from Hyderabad's RCI team.
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Arjun K
Good news but we must ensure mass production happens quickly. Our forces need these kits in large numbers. Also hope DRDO focuses on reducing costs further so we can equip more platforms.
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Nisha Z
Yehi to chahiye tha! Low-cost precision strike capability. Border aggression ka jawab dene ke liye taiyar. 🇮🇳 DRDO deserves appreciation for working with Indian industries on production.
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James A
Interesting development. Modular glide kits are becoming popular globally. India's approach to upgrade existing stockpiles is smart. Will be keen to see operational deployment.
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Kavya N
This is what self-reliance looks like! From design to production with Indian partners. Proud moment for every Indian. Hope we see similar innovations in other weapon systems soon.
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Ravi K
Bahut khoob! Low cost aur accurate - yahi combination hamare jawano ke liye chahiye. DRDO aur IAF ko hard work ke liye salaam. 🇮🇳

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