📍New Delhi | 9 Nov, 2024, 2:08 PM
Pinaka MBRL: Pointing to a great success under the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the Indian defence sector, a top officer of the French army said that they are reviewing the Indian Pinaca Multi-Barral Rocket Launcher system. "We are evaluating Pinaca multi-baral rocket launcher system as we need such systems," said Brigadier General Stephen Richu, a senior military officer from France. India is one of the leading countries that are building weapons. ""
General Richu is on India tour at the moment where they are interacting with the aim of strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. He said India and France have a relationship far more than just a business partnership. "This is not just a trading partnership, but a collaboration that is part of the shared future of both countries," he said.
Pinaca MBRL System, which has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), is being produced by agencies like Solar Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Tata and Ordnance Factory Board. This rocket launcher system can accurately attack its goals for a distance of more than 75 kilometres and its different versions are also present. Pinaca has already succeeded as exports in countries such as Armenia, and now many other countries are also showing interest in this system.
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— ANI November 9, 2018
At the beginning of this year, during a high-level French visit to Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, the Pinaca system with French authorities was also discussed.
India has stressed export markets to promote domestic defence production and has gained success in raising defence exports from 2014 to till now during the tenure of the Narendra Modi government. The French officer also pointed out that there is a high-level technical partnership between the two countries, including the joint construction of submarines such as Scorpene.
The French Brigadier General said that both countries have held a military exercise series called power and have also partnered in the National Day celebrations of each other. As a symbol of this partnership, France will invite a strong ensemble of the Indian Army to its country in the 25th edition of the next power war exercises.
The second largest importer of India’s defence equipment is France, which comes after the US. Many electronic devices are being exported to France, reflecting the growing cooperation and trust between the two countries.
This growing cooperation between India and France is important not only for the safety of both countries but also for sustainability and peace globally. The evaluation of the Pinaca system by France can prove to be another step towards the success of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
What are the merits of Pinaka Multi-Baral Rocket Launcher (Pinaka MBRL)
- Long Killer Capacity: Pinaca rocket launcher can accurately distinguish the target at a distance of up to 75 kilometers. With its different versions, its capacity is being extended even more.
- Fast Firing SpeedThe Pinaca system consists of 12 rockets launchers that can be stained together in just 44 seconds. This makes it extremely effective in the battlefield, as it can destroy more goals in a short time.
- Accurate sniper: Pinaca has a modern guidence and navigation system, allowing it to hit its goal extremely accurately. This system also results in any kind of challenging environment during the war.
- Mobility and FlexibilityPINACA is an indigenous mobile system that can be deployed faster. Its mobile units can be easily moved, which can be used as per any operation.
- Indigenous constructionPinaka is a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative that promotes India’s defence self-sufficiency. DRDO has developed it in collaboration with Indian companies such as Larson and Toubro (L&T), Tata and Ordnance Factory Board.
- Economical and effectiveThe pinaca system is not only effective, but also the cost of its manufacture and maintenance is low. It has been designed for use in hills, deserts and other difficult areas of India.
- Operational variantsSeveral operational variants of Pinaca are available, including advanced versions like Mk-I, Mk-II and Mk-III. More marching distances and advanced features have been added in Mk-II and Mk-III.
- Successful ExportThe use of Pinaca is not only Indian army, but it is becoming popular internationally. Armenia has also ordered it, and many other countries are showing interest in this system.
