DRDO, Army Collaborate for Rapid Development of Long-Range Rockets

The Indian Army and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are engaged in a fast-track initiative to create new long-range rocket systems.

These rockets, with potential ranges of 120 kilometers (74 miles) and 300 kilometers (186 miles), could undergo developmental trials as soon as 2025.

Rapid Development Prioritized​

This project emphasizes swift development, with both programs designated as “fast-track mission mode." The urgency indicates a response to emerging strategic needs in the region.

The Indian Army is seeking a new multi-caliber launcher system capable of firing a range of rockets. This would provide tactical flexibility, allowing the deployment of rockets from 122mm up to 300mm in caliber.

Leveraging DRDO Expertise​

The DRDO's proven experience with the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system will play a key role in the development of this new capability.

The Pinaka Dual Rocket system, incorporating both 122mm and 214mm launchers, highlights the organization's success in developing multi-caliber weapon systems.

Rocket Specifications​

While plans may evolve, initial reports indicate the 120km rocket will be based on a 300mm caliber while the 300km variant will utilize a larger 370mm design. Larger calibers are necessary to deliver heavier payloads over greater distances.

With the project still nascent, design and development work remains underway. The possibility of adjustments to these caliber specifications remains.

Crucial Trials Ahead​

The next few years will be pivotal as the DRDO moves from blueprints to prototypes and commences developmental trials.

This collaborative effort promises to significantly enhance India's land-based precision strike capabilities.

 

[Satya Dev]

Are these the ones being developed by Solar Industries - Maheshwarastra 1&2 - with ranges of 150km & 300km max?

 

[sanket]

This are cheap compared to Missile , its Range will make big difference on enemy with safe distance to launch.

 

[Anton Sokolov]

We should increase the range of MLRS to 500-600 km so that we can hit inside China especially the passes and infrastructure that link Tibetan Pleatue with Chinese Mainland

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

We should increase the range of MLRS to 500-600 km so that we can hit inside China especially the passes and infrastructure that link Tibetan Pleatue with Chinese Mainland

There is no MLRS with that range. You need ballistic and cruise missiles or aircraft to hit that range.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Are these the ones being developed by Solar Industries - Maheshwarastra 1&2 - with ranges of 150km & 300km max?

I dont think so. This is a DRDO project. That was a solar industries private project, maybe they were looking for export.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

This is very good development. We need a huge amount of rockets, artillery, missile arsenal to deter china. These are also the weapons with greatest potential for export. There is great demad for these in rich middle east countries. Even armenia boght these alomg with anti drone systems

 

[Rational Guy]

We should increase the range of MLRS to 500-600 km so that we can hit inside China especially the passes and infrastructure that link Tibetan Pleatue with Chinese Mainland

No need we will use Pralay and Pranash ballistic missiles for that

 

[shivathelord]

This is most crucial and critical especially for china front. If we have carpet bombing capability of 600 to 800, we can cut off tibet from rest of china in few hours destroying all connected rail, road bridges and air fields. And that's checkmate !! Simple.

 

[Tls Mani]

Yes.Tibet is part of India. Chinkies are invaders

 

[Prashu Sam]

What is meaning of fast track in Indian context?

This is normal development cycle and list is compiled after viewing several sources
Akash-NG, Agni-P, Brahmos-NG - 5-7 Years (base version in development/production for 20 plus years)

K-9 vejra, Prachand, AK-203 , ATAGS, DHANUSH, Rafale-M all either waiting on orders for several years now or slow in production. Is this way to make India "Atmanirbhar" ?

Are we going beyond slogans and show the ground results?
Who is accountable and responsible for this criminal level delay? Are we allowed to ask these tough questions to authority or will take some election oriented political turns?

 

[Prashu Sam]

There is no MLRS with that range. You need ballistic and cruise missiles or aircraft to hit that range.

In current situation for India, It is only practical to prepare MLRS in 120Km to 150KM range which has high chances of success. Especially Solar group is having some good progress. Rest all efforts on paper, long development and never ending testing and procurement phase.

Stop chasing the goose. Do something which is achievable in less than 2 years. Even that means less than 200 Km MLRS, that is fine. DRDO will show you big dreams, IA will take its sweet time in testing and procurement department sleeping until you kick them. So Pinaka next version or Solar group is only practical approaches right now

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

In current situation for India, It is only practical to prepare MLRS in 120Km to 150KM range which has high chances of success. Especially Solar group is having some good progress. Rest all efforts on paper, long development and never ending testing and procurement phase.

Stop chasing the goose. Do something which is achievable in less than 2 years. Even that means less than 200 Km MLRS, that is fine. DRDO will show you big dreams, IA will take its sweet time in testing and procurement department sleeping until you kick them. So Pinaka next version or Solar group is only practical approaches right now

Solar group MLRS is also only on paper right now. It is still in development, and we have yet to see a prototype, let alone tests. DRDO has delivered with pinaka mk1, 2, 3. It has experience delivering MLRS, and ballistic missiles. Solar group has no experience in designing, it just manufactures the explosives for the rocket and some other parts.
It has just presented plans for its MLRS based on that experience. I am sceptical of their ability to develop it

 

[Rajdeep Dey]

We should increase the range of MLRS to 500-600 km so that we can hit inside China especially the passes and infrastructure that link Tibetan Pleatue with Chinese Mainland

We can do it ! What we need is a Ramjet engine (it should be very cheap to manufacture) and a Cheap Rocket Guidence kit (Just like US Hydra 70N project) , A soild fuel Compartment !
We can arm it in any form we like !