Pinaka MBRL: Army Raises Seventh and Eighth Regiments
Why in the news
Another Pinaka regiment entered service and a further one is being raised, boosting the Army’s long-range artillery.
Key facts
- Regiments: seventh active, eighth being raised, ten planned by next year.
- Indigenous MBRL used as an area-saturation weapon against troops, infrastructure and artillery.
- Developed by ARDE under DRDO.
| Variant | Approximate range |
|---|---|
| Mk-I | 38 km |
| Mk-II (Extended Range) | 60 km |
| Guided Pinaka | 75-90 km |
Firepower
- One launcher: 12 rockets in 44 seconds.
- Battery of six launchers: 72 rockets, covering about 1,000 x 800 metres.
Exam angle
- Developer: ARDE.
- Extended range: Mk-II.