India Successfully Test Fires Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System off Odisha Coast
The testing phase was hosted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located at Chandipur in Balasore, off the coast of Odisha, with the system meeting all key mission parameters.
Suryastra, a guided rocket artillery platform designed to execute deep-strike missions behind enemy lines, was developed by Pune's NIBE Limited alongside Israel's Elbit Systems.
The test firings were conducted under a ₹293 crore procurement contract awarded by the Indian Army under its Emergency Procurement framework.
Exam Perspective: The system features a tactical variant with a 150 km range and a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 1.5 meters, showcasing the operational utility of public-private partnerships in defence manufacturing.
Key Facts / Static GK
NIBE Limited is an Indian engineering enterprise specializing in manufacturing specialized components for the country's defense sector.
Practice Quiz — 25 May 2026
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Q3. Which mathematical model is utilized to structure the benchmark of India's first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract 'RAINMUMBAI'?
Q4. Who has been appointed to chair the newly formed PFRDA committee tasked with exploring new asset classes to maximize returns under the National Pension System (NPS)?
Q5. Which of the following represents the largest infrastructure development approved under India's recent ₹2,600 crore allocation for the Chenab river basin?
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