India's DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
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Why in news
DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at Chandipur, Odisha, marking a milestone in indigenous long-range rocket technology.
Background
The test involved a rocket launched from an in-service Pinaka launcher. It demonstrated all planned flight manoeuvres and impacted the target with precision. The test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Facts for Prelims
- S&TPinaka: A multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed by DRDO for long-range strikes.
- PostRajnath Singh: Current Union Minister of Defence of India.
- PlaceChandipur, Odisha: A major site for missile and rocket testing in India.
- BodyDRDO: Operates under the Ministry of Defence to develop advanced defense technologies.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous defense technology development in enhancing India's strategic autonomy and reducing import dependency in the contemporary security landscape.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical long-range strike capabilities
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Strengthening the domestic defense industrial base through DRDO-industry collaboration
- Technological parity: Bridging the gap in precision-guided munition capabilities against regional adversaries
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Development · Precision-Guided Munitions · Defense Industrial Base · Aatmanirbhar Bharat
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