Suryastra rockets demonstrate capability to hit targets at 300 Kms in trials
Balasore, May 20
In a major boost to India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Pune-based defence firm Nibe Limited has announced the successful test-firing of its Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher system.
The consecutive trials, conducted at the Interim Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, on May 18 and 19, 2026, met all mission objectives with exceptional precision, Nibe Group said in a press release.
The successful trials come on the heels of a critical purchase order awarded to Nibe Limited in January 2026 under the Indian Army's Emergency Procurement window. The contract fast-tracked the development and supply of the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher, along with dedicated 150 km and 300 km range rockets.
The defence firm said that the system demonstrated devastating accuracy during the two-day testing window. The test firings rigorously evaluated the system's performance across short, medium, and long distances, demonstrating accuracy.
Data collected during the Chandipur trials validated the system's long-range precision strike capabilities. The rockets recorded an incredibly low Circular Error Probable (CEP), a key metric measuring the radius within which 50% of the munitions land, achieving a CEP of just 1.5 meters in 150 km range rockets and a CEP of just 2.0 meters in 300 km range rockets.
Achieving a CEP of under two meters at distances up to 300 km places the Suryastra among the most accurate long-range rocket artillery systems globally, allowing the Indian Army to neutralise high-value targets with minimal collateral damage.
By bridging the gap between traditional field artillery and heavy ballistic missiles, the Suryastra provides armed forces with a highly flexible, rapid-response, and cost-effective precision weapon system ready for the modern battlefield.
Suryastra rockets are the Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) rockets made by the Israeli Elbit Systems and are now planned to be manufactured in India in partnership with the Nibe Group.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers, but I'm curious about the costs. These Israeli-Indian joint ventures often get expensive. Hopefully the price point makes them viable for mass deployment. Still, good news for India's defence indigenization.
Yeh toh kamaal ka achievement hai! 1.5 meter CEP at 150 km is world-class. I served in the Army and remember when our artillery was so outdated. Now we're matching the best in the world. Jai Hind! 🚀
Good step forward, but I wonder how this compares to systems like the Russian Smerch or US Himars. Also, the dependency on Israeli tech is concerning. Need more indigenous core technology development.
This is exactly what we needed for our borders. 300 km range means we can take out strategic targets deep inside enemy territory without risking our pilots. And 2m CEP means we can hit a building without leveling a whole town. Strategic game-changer! 💥
Happy to see private sector stepping up in defence manufacturing. But we should question why it took so long to fast-track these under Emergency Procurement. Our forces have been asking for such systems for years. Better late than never though.
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