Pinaka Rocket Systems 

The Indian Army has set a Rs 10,200 crore order for ammunition related to the Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

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Key Highlights

• Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• It is named after a mythical weapon “Pinaka,” used by Lord Shiva.
• Range: It can hit targets at 75 kilometres and beyond.
• The Pinaka Systems can fire 12 rockets in just 44 seconds, which makes it an effective weapon for quickly overwhelming enemy defences.
• 1st Export Customer: Armenia became the first export customer for the indigenously developed Pinaka with interest expressed by several countries in the system. 

 

Key Features of the Pinaka Rocket Systems

• Precision Targeting
• Payload Options
• Rapid Deployment and Reloading
• Modularity and Expandability