In a powerful showcase of India's defense capabilities, General Pierre Schill, Chief of Army Staff of the French Army, witnessed a live-fire demonstration of the indigenously developed Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). The event, hosted by the Indian Army's Eastern Command at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, highlighted India's commitment to self-reliance in defense technology.
The Pinaka MLRS unleashed a thunderous barrage, demonstrating its precision and destructive power. Designed and built entirely in India, the system stands as a symbol of the nation's growing prowess in defense manufacturing.
India's cutting-edge capabilities were further emphasized with a demonstration of the next-generation Tata Loitering Munition systems. These advanced weapons offer precision strikes with minimal collateral damage.
"The Pinaka MLRS and our advanced munitions systems underscore India's unwavering pursuit of technological superiority in defense," remarked an Eastern Command spokesperson. "This demonstration strengthens the strategic ties between India and France."
General Schill's visit reinforces the deepening defense cooperation between India and France, two nations committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Pinaka MLRS: Key Facts
- Range: Up to 60 km (Mark-I Enhanced)
- Firepower: Launches 12 rockets in 44 seconds
- Mobility: Tatra truck-mounted for rapid response
- Combat Proven: Vital role in the Kargil War
