Suryastra Rocket System

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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.

About Suryastra Rocket System

• 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. 

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Suryastra Rocket System Features

• 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. 
• This includes 122 mm rockets for closer engagements, 306 mm EXTRA missiles capable of hitting targets at 150 kilometres, and 370 mm Predator Hawk missiles that can reach up to 300 kilometres. 
• 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.

Source: ITV