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 ...