Defense Ministry Approves Buying 6,400 Rockets For Pinaka Rocket Launcher System

The Defense Ministry approved a ₹2,800 crore proposal to buy around 6,400 rockets for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system. This will give a major boost to the Indian Army.

The acquisition of two types of these rockets was approved by the Defense Acquisition Council during its most recent meeting. According to sources, they are referred to as Type 2 and Type 3 Area Denial Munitions.

The Indian Army would only purchase the rockets from domestic suppliers. The Economic Explosives Limited of Solar Industries and Munitions India Limited are the two leading candidates for this.

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) created the Indigenous Pinaka weapon system. It got its name from the Hindu deity Shiva’s bow.