Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducts a flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), a guided upgrade within India’s Pinaka rocket artillery system. Multiple outlets report that the rocket is tested at Chandipur and performs all planned in-flight manoeuvres, following a predicted trajectory and hitting its designated target with high precision. The test demonstrates a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. One report also notes that the upgraded version’s range can be extended up to 120 km, while another mentions that this trial follows a prior successful proof of the Pinaka Extended Range Rocket. Reporting also describes the programme as part of an evolution from earlier saturation-style rocket artillery toward a more precision and longer-range strike capability. Separately, one outlet states that the Indian Army operates seven Pinaka regiments and has an eighth regimental induction planned by the end of 2026. Overall, sources agree the latest LRGR trial is successful and marks progress in India’s indigenous long-range, precision rocket artillery development.
DRDO flight-tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket with minimum 60-km range
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducts a flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), a guided upgrade within India’s Pinaka rocket artillery system....
- DRDO successfully flight-tests the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR).
- The rocket performs all intended in-flight manoeuvres and follows the predicted trajectory.
- The test hits the designated target with high precision.
- The rocket demonstrates a user-defined minimum range of 60 km; one report says range can extend up to 120 km.
- The trial is conducted at Chandipur and is reported as a milestone by defence officials.
Over the years, the system has evolved from an area-saturation rocket launcher into a progressively more accurate and longer-range strike platform, reflecting India's growing emphasis on indigenous precision firepower. That evolution now appears to have reached a defining milestone with the successful flight-test of the Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), which pushes Pinaka into a new category altogether.
1 month agoDRDO conducts successful flight-test of 60-km Pinaka long-range guided rocket; range of upgraded version can be extended up to 120km
1 month agoThe Defence Research and Development Organisation on Wednesday flight-tested the Pinaka long-range guided rocket at Chandipur, hitting its target with precision at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km.
1 month agoThe Pinaka rocket executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres, and hit the designated target with high precision, following the predicted trajectory, the Union Ministry of Defence says
1 month agoThe DRDO has successfully flight-tested its latest Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket, which was able to demonstrate all intended manoeuvres. Defence Minister calls it major milestone
1 month agoThe Indian Army currently operates seven Pinaka regiments, with an eighth slated for induction into the service by the end of 2026
1 month ago
Teen cyclist dies in hit-and-run in Co Meath
A 19-year-old cyclist dies following a hit-and-run incident in County Meath. The incident occurs on Tuesday evening, and...
Trump administration pauses worldwide U.S. visa appointments during consular officer training
The Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide, with the U.S. State Department saying embassies and consula...
Katie Price says she is seeing a medical specialist after unexplained weight loss
Katie Price says she is seeing a medical specialist after her family became concerned about her unexplained weight loss....