Context:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The test validated its 60 km user-defined minimum strike range and demonstrated high-precision targeting from the existing Pinaka launcher.
Explanation:
- Pinaka is an indigenously developed Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system designed for area saturation and precision strikes.
- It has been developed by DRDO, led by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), with contributions from HEMRL, DRDL, and Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
- The Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) uses guidance and navigation systems for improved accuracy compared to unguided rockets.
- A single Pinaka launcher can fire different variants of rockets with varying ranges, enhancing operational flexibility.
- Pinaka is intended to replace imported rocket artillery systems and strengthen Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
- Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur (Odisha) is a key DRDO facility for testing missiles, rockets, and defence systems.
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Pinaka Guided Rocket: Strengthening India’s Defence Capability