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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the 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.
About TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation)
- It is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system
- Purpose: Converts unguided warheads into precision guided weapons
Developed By
- Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad
- Along with other DRDO laboratories
Key Features
- Glide Weapon System: Uses aerodynamic lift to glide towards targets after launch
- Enhances:
- Accuracy
- Lethality
- Operational range
- Low Cost Technology: Utilises state of the art low cost systems
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