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France is evaluating India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for its military requirements, highlighting the growing defense ties between India and France.
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Defense Industrial Roadmap |
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Military Exercises |
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Geo-Strategic Cooperation |
India-France Indo-Pacific Roadmap (2023): Expanded cooperation from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to the broader Indo-Pacific. |
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Multilateral Cooperation |
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Source: HINDU
PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Which of the following statements is correct about the Pinaka Rocket System? (a) It is a surface-to-air missile developed by India. (b) It is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed by DRDO for artillery support. (c) It is a naval missile system designed for long-range anti-ship attacks. (d) It is a ballistic missile system intended for intercontinental strikes. Answer: b Explanation: Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The system has a maximum range of 45 km for Mark-I Enhance and 90 km for Mark-II ER version and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets per launcher in 44 seconds. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility. Pinaka saw service during the Kargil War, where it was successful in neutralizing Pakistani positions on the mountaintops. It has since been inducted into the Indian Army in large numbers. |
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