A large purchase agreement for ammunition for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, valued at ₹10,200 crore, was recently approved by the Indian government. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) reached this decision, which is anticipated to improve the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities, especially given the continuous border tensions with neighboring nations.
This ammo type has an expanded strike range of about 45 kilometers and is valued at ₹5,700 crore.
This contract, valued at ₹4,500 crore, may drop several bomblets, such as anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, to saturate a target region. It can reach up to 37 kilometers.
With a 60:40 production ratio, Solar Industries, based in Nagpur, and bombs India Limited (MIL) will work together to produce these bombs.
One of India’s most sophisticated artillery weapons is the Pinaka rocket system, which was created by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). A volley of 12 rockets may be fired by each launcher in 44 seconds, reaching targets up to 40 kilometers away. The technology is presently in use along the vital borders with China and Pakistan after being effectively incorporated into the Indian Army’s artillery divisions.
The Indian Army now has four Pinaka regiments in operation and intends to add six more in the future. India’s larger plan to update its artillery capabilities and lessen dependency on foreign weapon systems includes the improvement of the Pinaka system. Plans are in the works to increase the Pinaka rockets’ range beyond what is already
India’s determination to strengthen its defense capabilities through domestic manufacture and technology is demonstrated by this procurement decision. The action is in line with the government’s “Make in India” campaign, which seeks to improve operational readiness against possible threats along its borders while encouraging self-reliance in defense manufacture.