India Tests Long-Range Guided Rocket Named Pinaka; Rajnath Singh Congratulates DRDO | WATCH

India

successfully conducted the first flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on Monday, marking a significant achievement in the country's indigenous defense capabilities.The test validated the rocket's extended range, accuracy, and guidance system, further enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO scientists and all stakeholders involved in the project, calling the successful test a major boost to India's defense preparedness and self-reliance in advanced weapon systems.

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The Pinaka LRGR-120 is designed to provide the Indian Armed Forces with long-range precision strike capabilities and is a significant step towards strengthening India's artillery firepower under the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative.The newly developed 120-kilometer range rockets for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system can be fired from existing launch platforms, which currently support rockets with ranges of over 40 kilometers and 75 kilometers. This upgrade significantly increases the system's range without requiring modifications to the launcher infrastructure.The Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is an indigenous long-range artillery system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Designed for rapid deployment and high accuracy, the Pinaka plays a crucial role in strengthening the Army's modern battlefield capabilities.