Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket Successfully Test-Fired

The maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) was successfully conducted on December 29, 2025, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket was tested for its full maximum range of 120 km.

Precision and Performance
During the trial, the LRGR executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres and hit the designated target with textbook precision, validating its guidance and control systems.

Launch Platform and Versatility
The rocket was launched from the in-service Pinaka launcher, demonstrating the system’s versatility by enabling the launch of multiple Pinaka variants with different ranges from the same launcher.

Coordination and Agencies Involved
The flight trial was coordinated by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) along with the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), en