May 8, 2026 11:26 AM
DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. TARA, a modular range extension kit developed indigenously, is India’s first glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. The system aim...