Successful Test of DRDO’s Pinaka Long-Range Missile
- Context: The Pinaka long-range missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was successfully tested yesterday at the test range in Chandipur, Odisha. This missile is capable of accurately striking and destroying targets at ranges between 60 km and 120 km.
About Pinaka Long-Range Guided Missile
- A long-range, precision-guided missile developed for the Indian Army’s Pinaka MLRS (Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System).
- Developed jointly by DRDO laboratories-ARDE (lead agency), HEMRL, RCI, and DRDL.
Key Features
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- Strike Range: Maximum 120 km.
- Backward Compatibility: Can be used with existing Pinaka launchers.
- High Precision: Strikes targets accurately using a guidance system.
- Suitable for Mountainous Terrain: Operates effectively even in rugged landscapes.
- Launcher Capacity: 8 missiles per Guided Pinaka Launcher.
- Targets: Strikes enemy artillery, command centers, and logistics hubs at long range.
- Successful test of Pinaka long-range missile
- Success in testing Pinaka missile with 120 km range
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- Successful test of Pinaka missile in Odisha
- Successful test of DRDO’s Pinaka missile
- Success in Pinaka test targeting 60–120 km range
- Pinaka missile: Long-range precision strike capability demonstrated.
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Thirukkural (No. 789) Chapter: Friendship
And where is friendship’s royal seat? In stable mind,
Where friend in every time of need support may find
Explanation: Friendship may be said to be on its throne when it possesses the power of supporting one at all times and under all circumstances, (in the practice or virtue and wealth).
