The Defense Research and Development Organization of India announced the commencement of upgrade efforts for the Pinaka long-range guided missiles, signaling a move to enhance the capabilities of the Pinaka system for broader operational use.
The announcement, issued by DRDO, indicates a focus on advancing guidance, control, and propulsion aspects to improve range and precision in future variants of the Pinaka family.
Officials stated that the program is aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defense technologies and will involve collaboration across multiple DRDO laboratories and partner organizations to deliver upgraded missile performance.
The agency emphasized a transparent process with milestones and independent testing to validate improved accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of the updated Pinaka system.