The Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to soon take up a proposal by the Indian Army to induct upgraded versions of Pinaka rockets, with a strike range of 120 km.
The proposal is worth ₹2,500 crore.
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According to media reports, the Army is looking to enhance its long-range artillery capabilities to target command centres, bunkers, supply hubs, and other deep-strike assets of the enemy with precision guidance, in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
An ANI report said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be developing Pinaka rockets that have a strike range of 120 kilometres. The DRDO is reportedly in the advanced stage of developing the 120 km version of the rocket. The first trials of the rockets will be conducted in the near future, following which the rockets will be developed by development-cum-production partners of DRDO.
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Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers (MBRL) deliver a large volume of fire within a very short time against critical and sensitive area targets. The quick response and high pointing accuracy of the MBRLs enable them to deliver a large volume of fire against critical and time-sensitive enemy targets, within a very short time.
Quoting officials, the ANI report said the rockets with a 120km range will be launched with the same launching system. Currently, MBRLs can launch rockets that can strike targets in 40km and 75-90 km range.
