Suryastra Rocket System:
India recently achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence technology after private defence firm Nibe Limited successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur.
- It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system.
- It is developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems.
- It is designed to deliver precision strikes against enemy positions, command centres, radar installations and logistics hubs deep inside hostile territory.
- It is an advanced long-range rocket launcher system.
- It is mounted on a highly mobile 6×6 Tatra truck.
- Multi-target Capability: It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously at varying ranges.
- Precision: It achieves a high degree of accuracy with a circular error probable (CEP) of less than five metres during trials.
- Instead of being limited to a single type of ammunition, it uses interchangeable modular pods that can fire a variety of munitions.
- The system can also launch SkyStriker loitering munitions—often referred to as suicide drones, capable of traveling up to 100 kilometres .
- Technology used: The system is based on Elbit Systems’ PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) launcher technology.
- It is equipped with a modern fire control system that integrates GPS, inertial navigation, and digital ballistic computation.
- Its semi-automated reload and shoot-and-scoot capabilities reduce exposure to counter-battery fire.
