Day 33
Science & TechnologySkim2025-12-29
Maiden Test of Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket
What Happened
DRDO successfully conducted the first flight test of the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at Chandipur. The system demonstrated high precision strikes at a maximum range of 120 km.
Why It Matters
It significantly extends the Indian Army's deep-strike artillery reach with indigenous precision technology, doubling the range of previous Pinaka variants.
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