DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket
The DRDO successfully conducted a flight test of the Pinaka long-range guided rocket at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. The test validated the rocket's 60 km strike range and demonstrated its compatibility with existing launcher systems.
Why it matters
This success enhances India's indigenous defense capabilities and operational flexibility in long-range precision strike systems.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) successfully conducted a flight test of the Pinaka long range guided rocket from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, validating its user-defined minimum strike range of 60 km.
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