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    08 Jul 2026Defence

    DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

    India
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket accurately hit its target at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km, validating its precision and performance. The same Pinaka launcher can fire different range variants of the rocket.

    Place and Time:

    Chandipur, Odisha8 July 2026

    Why this is important:

    The successful trial strengthens India's indigenous long-range precision artillery capability under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and enhances the Indian Army's firepower.

    Main points to remember:

    • Conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
    • Tested at Integrated Test Range.
    • Minimum tested range: 60 km; an upgraded variant can reach up to 120 km.
    • Designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment with support from other DRDO laboratories.
    • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as a major milestone in indigenous long-range guided rocket development.