Indian Army seals ₹10,200 crore deal for indigenous Pinaka rocket systems.

In a landmark decision, the Indian Army is to seal a ₹10,200 crore deal for the indigenous Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems. This includes contracts worth ₹5,700 crore for high-explosive pre-fragmented ammunition and ₹4,500 crore for area denial munitions, aiming to enhance artillery capabilities significantly. The Pinaka system, developed by DRDO, has already proven its effectiveness in high-altitude regions and is gaining international interest. This is a move that shows India's commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Source: Times of India.