DRDO successfully tests 120-km strike range Pinaka rockets
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Why in news
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, demonstrating a 120-km strike range.
Background
The LRGR-120 was developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in association with HEMRL, DRDL, and RCI. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved a ₹79,000 crore procurement plan for its development and deployment.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TLRGR-120: A Long Range Guided Rocket with a maximum strike range of 120 km.
- BodyDRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation responsible for the rocket's testing.
- FactDAC: Approved a ₹79,000 crore procurement plan for the LRGR-120.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous long-range guided rocket systems in enhancing India's multi-domain deterrence capabilities and reducing import dependency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign precision-guided munitions for border defense
- R&D synergy: Integration of multi-laboratory expertise (ARDE, HEMRL, DRDL, RCI) in indigenous tech
- Fiscal allocation: Balancing high-capital procurement costs with rapid technological modernization
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Precision-Guided Munitions · Indigenization · Multi-domain Deterrence · Defense Procurement
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