India has developed its first laser-guided bomb (LGB) to improve the accuracy of air-to-ground bombing by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The LGB uses a laser designator to mark a target, detects reflected laser light from the target by its seeker and sends signals to the weapon’s control surfaces to guide it towards the designated point.

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Aeronautics Development Establishment (ADE) in Bangalore has developed the guidance-kit for the 1,000lb LGBs, according to the Economic Times.

The guidance kit of the LGB consists of a computer control group (CCG), guidance canards attached to the front of the warhead and a wing assembly attached to the aft end to provide lift.

LGBs are manoeuvrable and free-fall weapons that require no electronic interconnect to the aircraft.

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