The Indian Army is making its artillery stronger by adding more Pinaka rocket launcher regiments.
These powerful, Indian-made systems can fire many rockets quickly and hit targets far away, helping the Army respond faster to threats and protect the country’s borders more effectively.
Indian Army Boosts Firepower with More Pinaka Rocket Launcher Regiments
The Indian Army is strengthening its long-range attack capabilities by adding more Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) regiments.
This move is part of a bigger plan to modernise the Army and reduce dependence on foreign weapons by relying more on homegrown technology.
The Pinaka rocket system, developed by India’s DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), is a powerful weapon that can fire multiple rockets in a short time.
Read More Information: DRDO Upgrades Pinaka Mk3 & Mk4 A single battery of Pinaka launchers can fire 72 rockets in just 44 seconds, covering a large area of 1,000 meters by 800 meters. It can strike targets up to 38 km away at sea level, and even farther in mountainous areas. New versions are already being made with ranges up to 75 km and better accuracy. At present, six Pinaka regiments are already in service, deployed along the sensitive borders with China in the north and Pakistan in the west. Each regiment has: 3 batteries Each battery has 6 launchers That’s 18 launchers per regiment So far, the Army has 114 Pinaka launchers, 45 command posts, and 330 support vehicles. These systems are highly mobile and are fitted with modern equipment like: Automated aiming and positioning systems Mobile command posts Advanced tracking and control systems The Army plans to add: 2 more regiments by the end of 2025 Equipment for these is already being prepared Training for troops has started By the end of 2025, India will have 8 Pinaka regiments, and by 2026, the number will rise to 10. In the long run, the Army aims to have 22 regiments equipped with the Pinaka system. The older Russian-made Grad BM-21 rocket launchers are being gradually replaced with the Pinaka system, which is completely made in India. This is part of a larger move to rely more on Indian defence companies and technologies. In August 2020, the Indian government signed deals worth Rs 2,580 crore with companies like: BEML Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) Larsen & Toubro (L&T) These companies are responsible for supplying launchers, support vehicles, and command equipment. India’s decision to expand its Pinaka rocket regiments is directly linked to the tense situation along the northern border, especially after the Eastern Ladakh standoff with China. The Pinaka system gives the Army the power to: Respond quickly to threats Hit deep inside enemy territory Strengthen India’s defensive and offensive capabilities Pinaka also works smoothly with other advanced Army equipment like: Radars Artillery guns (like Bofors and M777) Air defence systems (like the L-70) The Indian Army’s expansion of the Pinaka rocket system is a big step toward a stronger, faster, and more self-reliant defence force.
