India Successfully Conducts Maiden Test Of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

India has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its long-range strike capabilities with the successful maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, the test validated the rocket’s maximum range of 120 kilometres and its advanced guidance features. The successful trial underscores India’s growing focus on precision-guided indigenous weapon systems aimed at enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces.

The maiden flight test was carried out from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, where the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket was launched to its full range of 120 km. According to the Defence Ministry, the rocket performed all in-flight manoeuvres as planned and struck the designated target with “textbook precision”.

All range instrumentation systems tracked the rocket throughout its flight, confirming the accuracy of its guidance and control systems. The successful impact and real-time tracking demonstrated the reliability of the weapon system under test conditions, marking a key milestone in its development cycle.