The Indian government has been making full preparations to modernize the country's army for some time now. In this sequence, the government has approved a large weapon purchase. Actually, according to sources, the government has given its approval to buy a large quantity of ammunition for the Pinaka rocket system. Let us tell you that ammunition will be purchased for the Pinaka rocket system at a total cost of Rs 10,200 crore.

The Army Chief also gave information

According to information received from sources, the government has probably approved a proposal to buy ammunition for the Pinaka rocket system at a cost of Rs 10,200 crore. Let us tell you that some time ago Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi had also informed that two contracts related to Pinaka are to be finalized before the end of this current financial year. Now sources have said that this purchase has been approved.

What is the speciality of Pinaka?

Pinaka Rocket System is considered one of the most important weapons of the Indian Army. Let us tell you that Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system which is equipped with advanced navigation and control system. For information, let us tell you that Pinaka Rocket System has been jointly designed by two laboratories of DRDO located in Pune, ARDI and HEMRL.

What is the range of Pinaka?

The range of the Pinaka Mk-1 rocket system is about 40 km, while the Pinaka II version can hit a target from a distance of 60 km. At the same time, the range of the Pinaka Mk-II ER version is said to be up to 90 km. Many countries have also shown interest in purchasing this rocket system.