Pune firm successfully tests 300km-range Suryastra rockets; Army procuring launcher systems
NIBE Limited has successfully tested its Suryastra rockets with ranges of 150 km and 300 km off the coast of Odisha. The trials demonstrated high precision, achieving a circular error probable of 1.5 m and 2 m respectively. This development enhances India's indigenous defense capabilities and supports the Army's procurement of advanced weapon systems.
- ▪NIBE Limited conducted successful trials of the Suryastra rockets on May 18 and 19.
- ▪The rockets achieved a circular error probable of just 1.5 m and 2 m, indicating high accuracy.
- ▪Suryastra is India's first indigenous universal multi-caliber rocket launcher system designed for precision strikes.
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News/Pune co successfully tests 300km-range Suryastra rockets off Odisha; Army procuring its launcher systemsPune co successfully tests 300km-range Suryastra rockets off Odisha; Army procuring its launcher systemsSurendra Singh / TNN / May 20, 2026, 16:42 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge NEW DELHI: In a boost for the country’s indigenous defence capabilities, Indian company NIBE Limited has successfully carried out the firing demonstration of the EXTRA and Predator Hawk “Suryastra” rockets of 150 km and 300 km range, respectively from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.The consecutive trials on May 18 and 19 met all mission objectives with exceptional precision, NIBE said in a statement.
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