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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Pune-based defence firm tests 300 km precise Suryastra rocket to provide big boost to Indian Army

In a significant development for the Indian defence sector, Nibe Limited has successfully carried out the firing demonstration of its Suryastra rockets with ranges of 150 km and 300 km at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.

According to the company, the rockets achieved a Circular Error Probable (CEP) accuracy of 1.5 metres and 2 metres respectively during the firing trials.

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Suryastra system designed for long-range precision strikes

The Suryastra system has been designed to carry out precision strikes deep inside hostile territory at ranges of up to 150 km and 300 km, significantly extending the reach of conventional artillery systems.

The rocket system is also said to support multiple types of rockets and missiles through a universal launch architecture, allowing different munitions to be deployed from the same platform without hardware modifications.

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