The Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out user trials of its laser-guided bombs with the Indian Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) at Pokhran.

During the flight test, the bombs’ accuracy, reliability and performance was looked at after each launch from the aircraft.

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The tests were conducted after extensive simulation, design validation and ground experiments, and were followed by a series of flight evaluations.

The IAF will upgrade a large number of laser-guided bombs to this standard based on the results collected during the tests.

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