Guided Pinaka MBRL System with 75km Range to Enter Indian Army Service Later This Year, Boosting Border Security with 12 Rockets per Salvo

The Indian Army's artillery is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of the Guided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system later this year.

This advanced system, boasting a range of over 75 kilometers and pinpoint accuracy, successfully completed its final flight tests in November 2024, paving the way for its induction into service.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Guided Pinaka represents a significant leap in India's indigenous artillery capabilities.

The system underwent rigorous testing in three phases across various field firing ranges, validating its enhanced range, accuracy, consistency, and rate of fire. It can engage multiple targets simultaneously with devastating effect, launching 12 rockets per salvo.

"The successful completion of these trials is a testament to our commitment to advancing India's military capabilities," stated a senior DRDO official. "The Guided Pinaka will significantly enhance the Indian Army's long-range precision strike capabilities, providing a strategic advantage in various operational scenarios."

The Pinaka system, initially designed as an unguided rocket launcher with a range of approximately 40 kilometers, has undergone numerous upgrades since its inception.

The guided variant incorporates state-of-the-art navigation, control, and guidance systems to achieve pinpoint accuracy, crucial in modern warfare where minimizing collateral damage is paramount.

These guided rockets are expected to gradually replace some of the older, unguided variants currently in use, offering a more efficient and effective means of neutralizing enemy targets from a greater distance.

This enhanced capability is particularly crucial along India's borders with Pakistan and China, where the ability to engage targets at extended ranges with precision can be a decisive factor in any potential conflict.

Manufactured by several Indian defence firms under DRDO's supervision, the Pinaka system exemplifies India's growing indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Its development involved key partnerships with companies like Tata Power SED, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), showcasing the synergy between the public and private sectors in defence technology.

The induction of the Guided Pinaka into the Indian Army's arsenal aligns with India's broader strategy to modernize and indigenize its military equipment, reducing reliance on imports and supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.

This move not only strengthens national security but also positions India as a potential exporter of advanced defence technology.

 

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[GMR]

Good news.. instead of wasting the unguided rockets, fire them into Bhikaristan to recover some value..

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Higher range rockets development should be expedited.

 

[Satya Dev]

Any information on the progress of development of Solar Industries' Maheshwarastra1 & 2 rockets with ranges of 150 & 290km?

 

[Sos]

Higher range rockets development should be expedited.

I think it is useless pakistan major cities are just within 80 km from border it is easy kill with these rockets
for deeper range we have cheaper aircrafts anti surface missile
whats the use of having so many heavy weight aircraft like su30 which are perfect launcher for isreali rampage missile

 

[Sandeep]

It’s great that we have 100% indigenously designed, developed and manufactured version of the guided version of the Pinaka MBRLS. Now we can choose and decide what type of targets and where to hit them at the same time with lethal precision.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

I think it is useless pakistan major cities are just within 80 km from border it is easy kill with these rockets
for deeper range we have cheaper aircrafts anti surface missile
whats the use of having so many heavy weight aircraft like su30 which are perfect launcher for isreali rampage missile

Think about China as well. That's a bigger threat. It will come back. Moreover air defense systems are vulnerable to saturation attacks. Higher range guided rockets will be cheaper than missiles for such attacks.

 

[ASHOK CARROL]

NOW increase the range to 150 kms and then double it to 300 kms to match the Chinese. Both programmes be run concurrently and completed in four to five years.