Why in news: India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120), significantly enhancing the precision-strike capability of the Indian Army’s artillery.
About Pinaka LRGR-120
- Type: Long-range guided rocket
- Strike Range: ~120 km
- Developer: DRDO (ARDE) with Indian industry partners
- Purpose: High-accuracy, long-range artillery strikes
Key Features
- Guided rocket system with:
- Inertial Navigation System (INS)
- Mid-course guidance updates
- Terminal guidance for high precision
- High accuracy compared to unguided rockets.
- Launcher compatibility:
- Fired from existing Pinaka launchers, enabling cost-effective upgradation without new platforms.
- Force multiplier: Enhances stand-off strike capability and reduces collateral damage.
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