What was the minimum strike range for which DRDO conducted the flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) in July 2026?

Question

TodaySprint · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option C: 60 km. DRDO conducted the flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) on 8 July 2026 at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The Pinaka LRGR test was conducted for a user-defined minimum strike range of 60 km and successfully completed all planned flight manoeuvres. Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed for the Indian Army with compatibility for different rocket variants. The Pinaka LRGR was designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in association with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL). The development of Pinaka LRGR also involved DRDO laboratories such as the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI). The Pinaka LRGR 120 variant achieved a maximum range of 120 km during its maiden flight test conducted in December 2025. The Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, is a major Indian facility for testing missiles and weapon systems.

TodaySprint · Answer

30 km

TodaySprint · Answer

45 km

TodaySprint · Answer

90 km

TodaySprint · Answer

120 km

What was the minimum strike range for which DRDO conducted the flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) in July 2026?

Discussion

Discussion

What was the minimum strike range for which DRDO conducted the flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) in July 2026?

Related current affairs questions

Discussion

Discussion