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Detailed explanation-1: -The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is today running trials of its Pinaka extended range rocket weapon systems at Rajasthan’s Pokhran firing range, news agency ANI said quoting DRDO officials.

Detailed explanation-2: -DRDO conducts trail of Pinaka extended range missile at Pokhran Firing Ranges - YouTube.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired an enhanced Range Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) at Balasore, Odisha and Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 60 km for Mark-I enhanced version, and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility. Pinaka saw service during the Kargil War, where it was successful in neutralising Pakistani positions on the mountain tops.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Pinaka extended range rocket trials developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) were carried out in firing ranges of Pokhran, Rajasthan.