DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket, Boosts Army Firepower

• DRDO successfully conducted the first flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) at Chandipur, Odisha.
• The LRGR 120, a guided variant, achieved its maximum range of 120 km with textbook precision, extending the Pinaka system's strike capability.
• It was launched from an existing Pinaka launcher, requiring no new platform, and uses a guidance system for improved accuracy against various targets.
• Developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment and other DRDO labs, it's part of India's indigenous long-range precision firepower push.
• The system offers a standoff strike option, enhancing survivability for Army artillery regiments, with further evaluations planned before induction.

Why It Matters: Pinaka LRGR 120 test boosts India's indigenous long-range precision strike capability for Army.