PINAKA ROCKET LAUNCHER
How India can make billions out of Trump-Nato rift
Amid growing tension between Trump and Nato over defence funding, European nations are increasing their military budgets. This situation opens up significant opportunities for India's defense industry, which is expanding its exports and seeking greater integration into global supply chains.
India, France advance defence ties with R&D framework agreement
India and France have strengthened their defence cooperation, with an agreement between India's DRDO and France's DGA for early launch of R&D framework. Discussions also took place on air and maritime assets, AI governance, and the Pinaka missile system. Both nations aim to harness innovation for mutual growth.
France could buy India's Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron have discussed defence partnerships, including France's proposed purchase of India's Pinaka rocket launcher. Additional topics covered include growing French involvement in the Indian Ocean, economic collaborations, and counter-terrorism efforts. Potential defence procurements and joint technology developments are also highlighted, reinforcing the robust Indo-French defence cooperation.
France in advanced talks to buy Indian rocket launcher system, Indian official says
India is in advanced negotiations with France to sell the domestically made Pinaka rocket launcher system. This deal, if finalized, would mark the first time France buys arms from India. The Pinaka system, widely used by the Indian Army, has already impressed French delegations with its capabilities.
Defence Ministry set to sign over Rs 10,200 crore Pinaka rocket deal with Solar, MIL today
The Defence Ministry will sign a contract worth Rs 10,200 crore with Solar Industries and MIL for Pinaka rocket launcher ammunition. This includes high-explosive and area denial munitions. The deal, recently cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, supports India's defense capabilities on the Pakistan and China borders.
CCS clears Army's Rs 10,000 crore Pinaka rocket deal; Solar, MIL to manufacture
The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a substantial acquisition of over Rs 10,000 crore worth of ammunition for the Indian Army’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems. This project includes Area Denial Munitions and Pinaka Enhanced Range rockets. The ammunition will be produced by Solar Industries and Munitions India Limited.
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Republic Day 2025: India displays cutting-edge defence tech and military might
India displayed its military prowess at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, showcasing indigenous weapon systems, including the debut of the Pralay missile and the Pinaka rocket launcher. The event featured a contingent from Indonesia in honor of their President, and concluded with an impressive flypast by 40 aircraft and helicopters.
Tactical ballistic missile Pralay & long-range Pinaka rocket system to be part of Republic Day parade
The Republic Day parade in New Delhi will feature the tactical ballistic missile Pralay, and the long-range Pinaka rocket system. It will also have a 160-member Indonesian military contingent to honor their president, the parade's chief guest. Around 77,000 people will witness the event, which includes 18 marching contingents, 15 bands, and 31 tableaux.
Armenia to tow Indo-French artillery gun system
India and France have developed the Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system. Armenia has chosen this system for its forces. Several subsystems of the gun were developed in India. Deliveries will happen in the coming months. Armenia is also getting Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and Akash air defense systems from India.
India starts exporting Pinaka weapon systems to Armenia
India has commenced supplying Armenia with the indigenously developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. This agreement, finalized after two years of negotiations, positions Armenia among India's top three arms importers. The Pinaka system, capable of striking targets over 80 kilometers away, has garnered interest from Southeast Asia and Europe, including France.
India successfully test-fires guided Pinaka weapon system
India conducted successful flight tests of the guided Pinaka weapon system. The tests assessed the system's range, accuracy, and rate of fire. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) oversaw the trials. The tests involved rockets fired from upgraded Pinaka launchers. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO and Indian Army for the successful trials.
Made in India Netra, Pinaka Systems attract European, Southeast Asian interest
The AEWC is a system developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems and two of their aircraft are already flying with the Indian Air Force giving wide coverage of the adversaries' activities along both western and northern front of the country. The Indian forces are going to get 12 more of these airborne systems in different configurations.
South American nations showing interest in Pinaka, India working on developing 120 Km, 200 Km rockets for it
In what could be a significant success for indigenous weapon systems, two South American countries have shown interest in the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also developing rockets that would be able to strike targets at 120 km and 200 km.
Defence Ministry approves Rs 2800 crore rockets for Pinaka weapon system
The rockets would be procured by the Indian Army from indigenous sources only and two main contenders include the Economic Explosives Limited of Solar Industries and the Munitions India Limited-- one of the ammunition-producing companies created by the corporatisation of the erstwhile Ordnance Factories. The Indian-made Pinaka weapon system, named after the bow of Hindu god Shiva, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
First Pinaka export: Private companies to lead from front
India's first export of the indigenous Pinaka multi barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) will see private sector companies leading from the front, with the bulk of the order to be executed by industry partners that have established production facilities and supply chains for quick deliveries.
Indigenous Pinaka deployed at China border, more wait for longer range
Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Pinaka currently has a range of about 38 km, which is slightly increased when it is deployed at high altitude areas. The defence ministry has recently cleared a case for enhanced Pinaka rockets that would go up to 47 km as well.
India deploys Pinaka, Smerch rocket system on China border
Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can engage area targets up to 38km at mean sea level. At these altitudes, the ranges are enhanced significantly which further augments the deep strike capability of the weapon system.
Public Private Partnership behind India’s new enhanced range Pinaka rockets
The Mk-1 Enhanced Rockets have 25% more range (47.5 km from 37.5 km) and 5 years more shelf life (15 years against 10 years) than the earlier developed Mk-1 Rockets. “These also have a superior construction technique with changed propellant casting, which leads to better reliability,” an EEL official said.
DRDO successfully testfires advanced version of Pinaka rockets off the coast of Odisha
"All the flight articles were tracked by range instruments such as telemetry, radar and Electro-Optical Tracking Systems which confirmed the flight performance," DRDO officials told ANI.
DRDO completes key process relating to Pinaka rockets, launchers and related equipment
The DGQA is responsible for ensuring quality specifications and standards of all defence equipment. "An important milestone was achieved today when Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) responsibility of Pinaka weapon system was handed over by DRDO to DGQA," the defence ministry said in a statement.
Tata Power's Strategic Engineering Division bags Rs 490 cr order for 2 Pinaka regiments
Pinaka Multi Barrel Launcher Rocket System is an all-weather indirect fire artillery rocket system. According to the statement, the contract is awarded for two regiments of Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launcher System.
Major deal for private sector: Defence Ministry inks Rs 2,580 cr Pinaka deal with L&T and Tata
The contract, which has been in the making since 2017, will go to private sector companies L&T and Tata Aerospace and Defence. A significant portion of the work will also go to public sector enterprise BEML, which supplies trucks for the rocket launchers.
Pinaka: India's highly successful guided weapon system
Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launch (MBRL) system, which has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. Its weapon system has a state-of-the-art guidance kit bolstered by an advanced navigation and control system. It is one of the most reliable and effective weapon systems of the Indian Army.
Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-fired
Pinaka Mark-II rocket was successfully test-fired today from Army's Chandan firing range near Pokhran using a multi-barrel launcher.
Advanced Pinaka Mark-II successfully test fired
The tests were conducted from the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur firing range No.2, about 15-km from Balasore.
Pinaka, Mark 2 rockets test fired
The advanced version Mark-II rockets with a range of more than 60 km, capable of acting as a force-multiplier, was developed to supplement artillery guns.
India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired
Pinaka rockets were successfully test-fired thrice from a multi-barrel rocket launcher at an armament base in Chandipur-on-sea.
Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired at Chandipur
"Six rounds of Pinaka rockets were successfully tested from the proof and experimental establishment at Chandipur," defence sources said.
Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired for second day
Indigenously developed 'Pinaka' rockets were successfully test-fired, on the second consecutive day today
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