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Pinaka rocket launchers
India to get new 300-km range Pinaka missile system: In a significant development for Indian defence system and a bad news for China and Pakistan, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will soon begin manufacturing new variants of the Pinaka rocket system with extended ranges of 120 km and 300 km. According to DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat as quoted by the Economic Times, the rocket launchers rocket systems are expected to be inducted into the Indian Army within the next three to five years. About Pinaka MBRL
The Pinaka MBRL is a state-of-the-art indirect fire weapon system engineered to neutralise area targets with high precision and rapid response. Designed to launch 12 rockets from a stationary, it is engineered to neutralise area targets with high precision and rapid response inclined position, the system offers swift deployment and exceptional accuracy, making it highly effective against time-sensitive and critical enemy threats. DRDO signs licensing agreement with NIBE Ltd for Pinaka MBRL and Battery Command Post
In a significant development from last month, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with NIBE Limited for the Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and the Battery Command Post (BCP), as per a report by ANI news agency.
The agreement aims to strengthen the industrial base for the development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment.
In a post on X, DRDO stated, 'In an effort to enhance the industrial base in development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO signed Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology(LAToT) of Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and Battery Command Post (BCP) with M/s NIBE Limited, Pune.'
(With inputs from agencies)
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