Tag: Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher

Vihar Vaishnav: This advanced system is a shining example of India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) initiative, showcasing a robust domestic defense industry ready to meet the demands of modern warfare.From Humble Beginnings to Battlefield Dominance The journey of the Pinaka system began in the 1980s, with its development officially initiated in December 1986 by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The primary motivation was clear: to reduce India's reliance on foreign military hardware, specifically to replace the Soviet-origin Russian "Grad" rocket system then in service with the Indian Army. This pursuit of an indigenous alternative was a crucial step towards achieving self-reliance in multi-barrel rocket systems. By 1995, the Pinaka system had unde...