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Pinaka Ammunition

Kartavya Desk Staff

Source: TH

Context: The Defence Ministry signed ₹10,147 crore contracts with EEL, MIL, and BEL to enhance Pinaka MRLS firepower, improve range, precision, and modernize artillery systems under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Key Features of the Procurement:

Enhanced Firepower: ADM Type-1 Rockets: Disperse sub-munitions over a large area; effective against mechanized forces. HEPF Mk-1 (Enhanced) Rockets: Extended range, higher lethality, designed for deep-strike.

ADM Type-1 Rockets: Disperse sub-munitions over a large area; effective against mechanized forces.

HEPF Mk-1 (Enhanced) Rockets: Extended range, higher lethality, designed for deep-strike.

Increased Range & Precision: Pinaka MRLS as India’s long-range artillery backbone. DRDO-tested guided rockets (38- 75 km range); plans for 120 km and 300 km.

• Pinaka MRLS as India’s long-range artillery backbone.

• DRDO-tested guided rockets (38- 75 km range); plans for 120 km and 300 km.

Indigenous Defence Boost: Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promotes MSMEs, reduces foreign dependency.

• Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promotes MSMEs, reduces foreign dependency.

Operational Strengthening: Modernizes artillery; Shakti software upgrade enhances targeting & coordination.

• Modernizes artillery; Shakti software upgrade enhances targeting & coordination.

About Pinaka Rocket Missile System:

Type: Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) designed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).

First Use: Played a crucial role in neutralizing enemy positions during the Kargil War.

Features: Launcher system includes a multi-tube launcher vehicle, command post vehicle, and replenishment vehicles. Can fire 12 rockets in 48 seconds, covering an area of 700 × 500 square meters. Mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility with hydraulically actuated outriggers for stability during firing.

• Launcher system includes a multi-tube launcher vehicle, command post vehicle, and replenishment vehicles.

• Can fire 12 rockets in 48 seconds, covering an area of 700 × 500 square meters.

• Mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility with hydraulically actuated outriggers for stability during firing.

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