DRDO Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket Successfully

India achieved another milestone in defence technology in December 2025. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120). The test demonstrated India’s growing strength in indigenous precision-guided weapon systems.

Test Of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) on December 29, 2025.
• The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range Chandipur in Odisha.
• The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 km and met all mission objectives with textbook precision.

Key Features of Pinaka LRGR-120

The Pinaka LRGR-120 is an advanced version of the Pinaka rocket system.

Its key features include,

• Maximum range: 120 km
• Precision guided rocket with in flight manoeuvrability
• High accuracy with pinpoint target impact
• Compatible with existing Pinaka launchers
• The rocket demonstrated all planned in-flight manoeuvres during the trial.

Launch and Tracking Details

• The rocket was launched from an in service Pinaka launcher, proving its operational flexibility.
• All range instrumentation systems tracked the rocket throughout its flight trajectory.
• This confirmed the system’s reliability, accuracy, and stability.

Organizations Involved in Development

The LRGR-120 was designed and developed by multiple DRDO laboratories,

• Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)
• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
• Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
• Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

The trial was coordinated by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) and Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE).

Significance of Launcher

One major achievement of the test was proving that different Pinaka variants with varying ranges can be launched from the same launcher.
This enhances,

• Operational flexibility
• Logistics efficiency
• Rapid deployment in battlefield conditions

About Pinaka Rocket System

• The Pinaka is an indigenous multi barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system.
• It is designed to deliver rapid, high-volume firepower against enemy targets.
• Over time, Pinaka has evolved from unguided rockets to guided and extended-range variants, significantly enhancing its effectiveness.

Key Takeaways

• DRDO tested Pinaka LRGR-120 on December 29, 2025
• Maximum range of 120 km
• Tested at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
• Launched from in service Pinaka launcher

Question

Q. The Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) has a maximum range of:

A. 70 km
B. 90 km
C. 120 km
D. 150 km