ChandipurThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a flight test of the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, marking another milestone in India's indigenous artillery modernisation programme.
During the trial, the rocket successfully engaged a user-defined target at a minimum range of 60 kilometres, executing all planned flight manoeuvres before striking the target with high precision. Data collected through range instrumentation confirmed that the rocket followed its predicted trajectory throughout the test.
The Pinaka LRGR has been jointly developed by DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), with support from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI). The trial was coordinated by the Integrated Test Range and the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE).
The Pinaka LRGR is designed to engage targets between 60 and 120 kilometres and supports multiple warhead configurations, including high-explosive pre-fragmented, penetration-cum-blast, thermobaric, and cluster munitions, making it suitable for a wide range of operational scenarios.
The successful test strengthens India's long-range precision artillery capability while reducing dependence on imported systems. With the project already cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket is expected to be inducted into the Indian Army in the near future, significantly enhancing its long-range firepower.On Date: