Test Of Guided Pinaka Artillery Rocket Called Success
January 16 2017
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) says it has successfully test-fired an improved version of the Pinaka artillery rocket.
The guided Pinaka was launched on Jan. 12 from a test range at Chandipur.
The Pinaka Mk II is equipped with a navigation, guidance and control kit, which significantly increases the range and accuracy of the rocket, according to the DRDO.
Officials said the trial met all mission objectives. The rocket was successfully...
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