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DRDO carried out the
maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at
Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
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At the time of the test,
the rocket was fired to its maximum range of 120 km.
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The rocket successfully
executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres.
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Armament Research and
Development Establishment has designed the rocket in collaboration with the
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory.
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It has been designed with
support from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and the Research
Centre Imarat.
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Integrated Test Range and
the Proof and Experimental Establishment coordinated the flight trial of the
rocket.
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It was launched from an
in-service Pinaka launcher.
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The Pinaka Multiple
Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a long-range artillery weapon system.
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It is developed by DRDO
for the Indian Army. It is known for its rapid response and precision.
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It is regarded as one of
the most successful indigenous weapon systems.
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The Pinaka system has
been procured by Armenia. Several European countries, including France, have
shown interest in it.
