The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed a series of flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, conducted as part of the Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. This critical milestone involved three phases of testing across different field firing ranges, demonstrating the system’s operational effectiveness, precision, and advanced capabilities.
Purpose of Trials
Trial Phases
Test Specifications
Primary Design Agencies
For Ammunition: Munitions India Limited and Economic Explosives Limited
For Launchers and Battery Command Posts: Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Larsen & Toubro
Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Successful PSQR Validation Trials of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System by DRDO |
Conducted By | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
Purpose of Trials | Validation of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) for readiness of Indian Army induction |
Phases of Testing | Three phases across different field firing ranges |
Key Parameters Assessed | – Range – Accuracy – Consistency – Rate of fire in salvo mode |
Rocket Testing | – 12 rockets from each production agency – Tested with two upgraded, in-service Pinaka launchers |
Development Contributors | – Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) – Research Centre Imarat (RCI) – Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) – HEMRL and PXE |
Production Agencies | – Ammunition: Munitions India Limited, Economic Explosives Limited – Launchers and Command Posts: Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro |
Significance | – Enhanced artillery capabilities for Indian Army – Step toward self-reliance in defense technology – Improved operational flexibility and firepower |
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