Big boost to India's air power as IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Thursday, the Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop test of the Khagantak‑243, a 140‑kilometre range glide bomb developed by JSR Dynamics. The test demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to deliver precision fire from stand‑off distances, marking a significant step in India’s effort to strengthen its indigenous weapons production and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The milestone is expected to enhance the IAF’s operational flexibility and deterrence posture.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 25% center, 75% right.
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IAF tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb
Big boost to India's air power as IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 4 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by India TV English on ; 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Economic Times
- Right-leaning (3): India TV English, OpIndia, India Today
Sources
- Big boost to India's air power as IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243: What is India’s new 140-km-class glide bomb and why does the trial matter? — OpIndia (right-leaning) ·
- IAF successfully tests indigenous 125 kg glide bomb, can hit targets up to 180 km — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- IAF tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb — Economic Times (center) ·