India tests TARA glide weapon
Analysis based on 32 articles · First reported May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026
The successful trial of the TARA weapon system by India's India — Defence Research and Development Organisation and India — Indian Air Force is a positive development for India's defense industry, potentially boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. This could negatively impact foreign defense contractors like Rafael Advanced Defense Systems that supply similar systems to India.
The India — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the India — Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026. TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system, designed by India — Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and other DRDO laboratories, to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided munitions. This modular kit can be attached to conventional bombs of various weight classes, extending their range to 150-180 km with high accuracy. The system utilizes advanced low-cost technologies, including an Inertial Navigation System, GPS navigation, and electro-optical guidance. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat congratulated the teams involved, emphasizing the milestone in strengthening India's self-reliant defense capabilities and reducing dependence on imported systems like the Israeli SPICE (bomb) system.
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