Private defence company tests rocket at Chandipur

NEW DELHI: A Pune-based defence company has successfully carried out firing demonstrations of the EXTRA and Predator Hawk "Suryastra" rockets with ranges of 150km and 300km, respectively, at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on May 18 and 19, reports Surendra Singh. Suryastra is India's first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system, designed for precision surface-to-surface deep strikes against hostile targets. It bridges the gap between traditional field artillery and heavy ballistic missiles, offering the armed forces a flexible, rapid-response and cost-effective precision weapon system. NSE-listed NIBE Ltd had received a purchase order from Indian Army under emergency procurement for supply of Suryastra launcher and rockets.