Indigenous Development
- The Pinaka system is developed in India and has gained international attention, with exports to Armenia and consideration by the French military.
Upgraded to Guided System
- Transition from unguided rockets to guided rockets with seekers for precision strikes.
- Earlier versions were designed to cover larger areas with multiple rockets, regardless of target size.
Increased Range
- Guided system offers a longer range compared to the original version.
- Work is ongoing on long-range guided Pinaka systems with ranges of 120 km, 150 km, and 200 km to counter China’s advanced rocket systems.
Enhanced-Range Rockets
- Current enhancements include rockets with a range of about 45 km, an improvement over the existing range of 37 km.
Army Induction and Export Potential
- Indian Army has expressed approval of the upgraded system.
- The Pinaka is regarded as having strong export potential due to its versatility and advancements.
