Source: NIE
Subject: Defence
Context: DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at ITR Chandipur.
About Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120):
What it is?
- The Pinaka LRGR-120 is an indigenously developed, precision-guided rocket variant of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system, designed for long-range, high-accuracy strikes.
Developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
Aim:
- To extend the strike range of the Pinaka system
- To provide precision-guided firepower with minimal collateral damage
- To enhance operational flexibility using existing Pinaka launchers
Key features:
- Extended range: Capable of striking targets up to 120 km, significantly increasing battlefield reach.
- Precision guidance: Guided rocket with advanced navigation and control ensuring textbook accuracy on targets.
- In-flight manoeuvrability: Demonstrated planned manoeuvres throughout the flight trajectory.
- Launcher compatibility: Can be fired from the in-service Pinaka launcher, enabling multiple variants from the same platform.
- Indigenous design: Entirely designed and developed within India using domestic technologies.
Significance:
- Force multiplier: Enhances the Indian Army’s long-range precision strike capability.
- Operational versatility: Allows seamless deployment of different Pinaka variants without new launch infrastructure.
- Reduced collateral damage: Precision guidance improves target discrimination.
