Archive · 17 Jun 2025
IAF Plans to Induct Advanced Indigenous Glide Bomb SAAW
The Indian Air Force is planning to get a new smart bomb called SAAW.
This bomb is guided by satellites and can hit targets far away, like runways and bunkers.
It's made by DRDO and will be used on fighter jets like the Su-30MKI.
It can strike up to 100 kilometers away.
The SAAW is made in India and is meant to improve how well the Air Force can defend itself and attack.
IAF proposes acquiring a satellite-guided Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW).
SAAW is designed by DRDO and will be integrated across frontline fighter jets.
The weapon has a strike range up to 100 kilometers.
SAAW is designed to engage enemy ground infrastructure with high precision.
SAAW is an indigenous weapon developed by DRDO's RCI in Hyderabad.
- Who
- IAF, DRDO
- What
- IAF proposes acquisition of satellite-guided SAAW.
- When
- The proposal is expected to be taken up for consideration.
- Where
- To be integrated across IAF's frontline fighter jets.
- Why
- To enhance long-range precision strike capability.
Cost
Effectiveness
N/A
Cost
Not mentioned.
Effectiveness
Not mentioned.
- Weapon Type
- Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)
- Developer
- DRDO
- Operational Range
- Up to 100 kilometers
- Target
- Ground infrastructure
- Weight
- Around 120 kg
