Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch System
Published on 30 Sep 2025
The Union Defence Ministry recently signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for a variety of ammunition for the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS).
It is an artillery system developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The system is mounted on a Tatra truck, providing high mobility.
Pinaka was effectively used during the Kargil War in 1999 and has since become a key component of the Indian Army's artillery units.
Firepower – Capable of launching 12 rockets in 44 seconds, with a range of 45–75 km (depending on variant).
