The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the flight tests of its Guided Pinaka Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the weapon system’s development and validation process.

• The flight tests were carried out in three phases at different field firing ranges, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the Guided Pinaka’s capabilities.
• A total of twelve rockets were tested from each production agency, using two upgraded in-service Pinaka launchers.
• The results confirmed the weapon system's readiness for deployment, meeting stringent criteria for precision strikes, targeting multiple objectives in a salvo mode.
• The Pinaka Mk-II rocket, with an enhanced range of 60 km, was also part of the trials.
• The successful completion of these tests paves the way for the induction of this advanced weapon system into the Indian Army.