With 7th regiment, Army expands Pinaka fleet | India News
NEW DELHI: As security threats escalate along the western and northern borders, especially after last year’s clashes with Pakistan, Indian Army Another Pinaka regiment has been added and is preparing to add one more by the end of the year, it is learned.
With the introduction of one more regiment, Indians the army Seven Pinaka rocket launcher regiments are now deployed along the border between Pakistan and China. “The 8th Regiment has received more than half of its equipment. It should be operational before the end of 2026,” a source said.Two more regiments are likely to be commissioned next year, taking the total number of deployed Pinaka regiments to 10. The Army has a long-term goal of 22 regiments, equipping them with new, long-range guided versions. In August 2020, the Army signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Tata Power Company (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubrofour to supply six Pinaka regiments at an estimated cost of Rs 2,580 crore. Developed by DRDO, Pinaka is India’s main indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher. While early versions had a range of 40 km, newer variants such as the guided pinaka and long-range guided rockets increased the range to 120 km, making the system a vital asset for deep-strike operations.
