The new version of ‘Pinaka’ multi -barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) is set to be part of the Indian Army. The arrival of this will strengthen the Indian defense system. Pinaka is a multi -barrel rocket launcher built in the country, created by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is named after Lord Shiva’s bow ‘Pinaka’. This launcher will be the option of Russia’s BM-21 grade system. 2 Pinaka Regiment has joined the army in the year 2025. 2 Pinaka Regiment is to be included recently. A total of 22 Pinaka Regiment is planned to be included in the army. Pinaka Rocket Launcher is already part of the Indian Army. Their use started with the 1999 Kargil War. The army currently has 4 Pinaka Regiment. Order has been placed for 6 regiments. By the year 2026, the total number of Pinaka regiments will be 10. Pinaka Launcher will be formed by 2042.
Let us tell you that the extended range (ER) Pinaka (75 km range) has completed its PSQR verification test in November 2024 and has been inducted into the army since December 2024. Pinaka MK-III (120 km range) is in the final stages of construction and its tests are expected to begin in October 2025. It is planned to include it in the army by 2026. Pinaka-4 (200–300 km range) is in the early stages of construction and plans to include it in the army by the year 2030. In addition, by the year 2042, the army aims to completely replace 22 regiments of the old Russian BM-21 grad system from Pinaka.
Launcher’s firing range will be so much
Let us know that the firing capacity of Pinaka Rocket Launcher is to firing 12 high-explosive rockets in 44 seconds. A battery (6 launcher) can destroy an area of 1000 meter x 800 meters by firing 72 rockets in 44 seconds. Launcher is applied on Tatra or Tata trucks, allowing it to be deployed in any area. Guided Pinaka has an INS/GPS navigation system, which is capable of carrying an accurate attack in hilly areas. Launcher’s circular error probable (CEP) is 2-3 meters. It can work in launcher self, standalone, remote and manual mode. It can be used in various types of warheads, including high-explosives, pre-drawings, area dinyl monies.
Who designed Pinaka?
Let us know that Pinaka rocket launcher is designed by DRDO. It is being constructed jointly by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Larsen and Toubro (L&T), Solar Industries, Munisans India Limited and Economic Explosives Limited (EEL). Armenia has bought the Pinaka system and other countries including France, ASEAN and African countries have shown interest in it. A memorandum has been signed in February 2025 for high-explosive pre-explosives and anti-region-resistant war materials at a cost of Rs 10147 crore. Himars (America) is a lighter system than Pinaka, but launchs low rocket. Pinaka costs Rs 2.3 crore per system, while M270 costs Rs 19.5 crore.
