Day 8
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-11-14
PSQR Validation Trials of Guided Pinaka Weapon System
What Happened
DRDO successfully completed the Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) validation flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System in November 2024. The trials across various field ranges evaluated accuracy, range, and salvo-mode firing capabilities. This marks the final technical step before the system's induction into the Indian Army.
Why It Matters
It significantly enhances the Indian Army's long-range precision strike capabilities and marks a major step toward self-reliance in advanced artillery systems.
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