Nibe Limited, an Indian private-sector company, has successfully conducted firing trials of its Suryastra rockets with ranges of 150 km and 300 km at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on May 18 and 19. This marks a major boost for India’s defense capabilities.

Both rockets demonstrated high accuracy during the trials, with the 150-km range rocket achieving a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 1.5 metres, while the 300-km range rocket recorded a CEP of 2 metres. CEP measures how close a missile or rocket lands to its intended target. According to Nibe Limited, the firing demonstration was part of a procurement order placed by the Indian Army.

The successful trials occurred shortly after Nibe Limited received an order from the Indian Army in January 2026 under the Army’s Emergency Procurement (EP) system, which allows the armed forces to quickly acquire essential weapons during urgent operational needs without lengthy approval processes. The system has been developed in partnership with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems.

The Suryastra is a modern long-range rocket launcher designed to accurately strike distant enemy targets. It is based on Israel’s PULS (Precise and Universal Launching System) technology but is being manufactured in India for the Indian Army. India is enhancing its indigenous defense industry under the Make in India initiative.

The Suryastra system is expected to complement other indigenous long-range weapons, such as the Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launcher system, which is already being integrated into the Indian Army. The first deal with Elbit Systems is valued at approximately ₹292 crore, which includes two Suryastra launchers, a replenishment-cum-loader vehicle, spare parts, ammunition, rockets, and technical support systems. The program is currently undergoing trials.