DRDO proves indigenous glide weapon TARA turning unguided warheads into precision strike power

Published on 8 May 2026

Unguided warheads get guided glide control

DRDO has successfully completed the first flight trial of TARA, India’s indigenous glide weapon system, off the coast of Odisha. TARA is designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided strike weapons, improving accuracy and lethality against ground targets while keeping costs lower. Defence experts see the test as a major step toward greater self-reliance in indigenous weapon technology.

TARA completed its first flight trial off Odisha coast
It converts unguided warheads into precision-guided glide weapons
Boosts accuracy and lethality for low-cost ground target strikes
Marks progress toward stronger defence self-reliance

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DRDO proves indigenous glide weapon TARA turning unguided warheads into precision strike power

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