Mk 83 REK guided bomb

The Mk 83 REK guided bomb is a Pakistani range-extension configuration that pairs an Mk 83-class bomb body with a glide kit for stand-off attack. Open-source reporting tied the weapon to Pakistan Air Force strike planning and use during the 2019 India-Pakistan Border Skirmishes.

2019 India-Pakistan Border SkirmishesPakistan

Conflict side: Pakistan
Built by: Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS)
Built in: Pakistan

Mk 83 REK guided bomb, Range-extension guided bomb, Munitions

Image source: GIDS Products - REK / Takbir

Profile

Type: Range-extension guided bomb
Conflict side: Pakistan
Origin: Pakistan
Service note: 2010s-present

precision fires strike guided bomb

Service History

In service: Publicly marketed in the 2010s and associated with Pakistan Air Force strike planning and use in 2019.
Used by: Pakistan Air Force
Wars: 2019 India-Pakistan Border Skirmishes

Production History

Designer: Qaswa Industries
Designed: 2010s
Built by: Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS)
Built in: Pakistan
Produced: 2010s-present
Variants: AZB-83, Takbir

Specifications

Warhead class: Mk 83 / PK-83 1,000 lb bomb
Range: 60-100 km
Guidance: GNSS/INS glide guidance
Accuracy: < 10 m CEP
Launch platforms: Crewed aircraft, including JF-17 Thunder and Mirage III/5

Conflict Usage

2019 India-Pakistan Border Skirmishes: Side: PakistanRole: Stand-off precision strike bombprecision fires strike
2019 India-Pakistan Border Skirmishes: used by Pakistan Air Force JF-17 strike elements in the REK strike portion of Operation Swift Retort; ThePrint described the Mk 83 REK as a GPS-guided glide bomb launched from 40-70 km.

Mk 83 REK guided bomb Images

Mk 83 REK guided bomb, Range-extension guided bomb, Munitions - view 1 — Source: GIDS Products - REK / Takbir

Mk 83 REK guided bomb, Range-extension guided bomb, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Wikimedia Commons Hornet Mk 83 test photo

Mk 83 REK guided bomb, Range-extension guided bomb, Munitions - view 3 — Source: Wikimedia Commons Mark 83 carrier photo

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Sources

GIDS Products - REK / TakbirPublisher: Global Industrial & Defence Solutions | Note: Supports manufacturer background, REK product specifications, and official image provenance for the Mk 83 REK family. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 Quwa AZB Range-Extension Kit overviewPublisher: Quwa | Note: Supports the Mk 83/PK-83 warhead class, launch platforms, range, and background for the AZB-83 REK family. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 ThePrint Operation Swift Retort analysisPublisher: ThePrint | Note: 2019 India-Pakistan Border Skirmishes: used by Pakistan Air Force JF-17 strike elements in the REK strike portion of Operation Swift Retort. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 Wikimedia Commons Hornet Mk 83 test photoPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Public-domain image provenance for a U.S. Navy Mk 83 release photo used as gallery media. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 Wikimedia Commons Mark 83 carrier photoPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Public-domain image provenance for a U.S. Navy Mark 83 carriage photo used as gallery media. | Accessed: 2026-06-21