Key Points

1. Weapon system: Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120)
2. Maximum range: 120 km
3. Nature of test: Maiden flight test
4. Accuracy: Target hit with high precision
5. Guidance: Advanced guidance system enabling mid-course correction
6. Launch platform: Compatible with existing in-service Pinaka launchers
7. Testing site: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha
8. Developer: DRDO (with multiple DRDO laboratories involved)
9. Operational impact: Enhances deep-strike and precision artillery capability of the Indian Armed Forces

Static Info (Prelims Notes)

About the Pinaka Rocket System

1. Pinaka is an indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system of India.
2. It was originally designed as an area-saturation weapon and has now evolved into a precision-guided strike system.
3. Variants include:
   • Pinaka Mk-I (~40 km)
   • Pinaka Mk-I Enhanced (~45 km)
   • Pinaka Mk-II (~75 km)
4. • Pinaka LRGR (Guided) (up to 120 km)

Strategic Significance

1. Guided Pinaka rockets reduce dependence on imported long-range artillery systems.
2. Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
3. Improves stand-off strike capability, allowing forces to hit targets deep inside enemy territory with precision.
4. Complements other long-range systems like BrahMos (missile) by filling the artillery-rocket domain gap.