India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducts a successful flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket, an upgraded artillery system for the Indian Army. Multiple outlets report the trial at Chandipur, where the rocket is flight-tested to a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. The Union Ministry of Defence states the rocket executes all planned in-flight manoeuvres, follows the predicted trajectory, and hits the designated target with high precision. Reporting also notes the test follows earlier successful trials of an extended-range Pinaka version.
Some coverage specifies that while the tested configuration meets the 60 km minimum range requirement, the upgraded system’s range can be extended further, with one report stating it can reach up to 120 km for a higher-range variant. Another outlet adds that the Indian Army operates seven Pinaka regiments, with an eighth planned for induction by the end of 2026. Overall, sources agree the test validates the system’s accuracy and guided flight performance for long-range precision strike capability.
