Balasore: In a significant advancement for India’s defence manufacturing sector, Pune-based private firm Nibe Limited successfully conducted firing trials of its Suryastra long-range rocket system at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore’s Chandipur on May 18 and 19.
According to the company, the trials involved two variants of the Suryastra rockets — one with a 150 km range and another capable of striking targets up to 300 km. Both demonstrated exceptional accuracy, with the shorter-range rocket achieving a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 1.5 metres and the 300 km variant recording a CEP of 2 metres.
CEP measures the radius within which half of the projectiles are expected to land around the target, underscoring the system’s high precision for deep-strike operations.
It further stated that the demonstrations were carried out as part of a procurement order from the Indian Army. The system is designed to engage high-value enemy targets at extended ranges while minimising risk to launch platforms.
Suryastra is the Indian variant of Israel’s Elbit Systems’ Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) technology. It has been developed through a collaboration between Nibe Limited and the Israeli defence major, with substantial local manufacturing and technology transfer under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The system stands out as a multi-calibre universal rocket launcher, capable of integrating and firing different rocket types and even loitering munitions from modular pods. This versatility allows it to complement and enhance existing Indian Army artillery assets, such as the indigenous Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launcher system.
The successful trials follow an emergency procurement order placed by the Indian Army in January 2026, valued at around Rs 293 crore. The contract includes two Suryastra launchers, a replenishment-cum-loader vehicle, spare parts, ammunition, rockets, and associated technical support.
Nibe Limited, an NSE-listed company focused on defence components and systems, has positioned itself as a key player in India’s push for self-reliance. The firm manufactures critical parts for systems like Pinaka and continues to expand its footprint through partnerships and new manufacturing facilities.
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