New Delhi: The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, named after the bow of Lord Shiva, is once again in the news. Its merits are such that even the enemy will tremble in fear.

The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher can destroy enemy positions up to 70 km away. Let us know why the neighboring countries are worried about the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher. What is its firepower? What are its features? How and why did it become a boon for the Indian Army?

1- This advanced version of Pinaka can completely destroy enemy positions up to 70 km away. This launcher can fire in any weather. Through its multi-barrel, this launcher can fire 72 rockets in 44 seconds.

Many cities of Pakistan are within its range. It is not as bulky as other launchers. It can be easily carried from one place to another. It is successful in any area. It is as easy to run it from Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh as it is from the Indian border adjacent to Pakistan.

2- The Pinaka is as destructive and infallible as Lord Shiva’s bow. Due to this ability, it was named Pinaka. The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher can destroy enemy positions by firing 72 rockets in 44 seconds. It does not give the enemies a chance to recover. Many more successful tests have been done in the Pokhran range of Rajasthan.

3- Its aim is accurate. With this ability, the enemy’s army gets demoralized. The aim is so precise that the destruction of the enemy is certain. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted several tests of this missile in the Pokhran range. During this test, 24 rockets were fired from different ranges. During this, it penetrated its target with great ease. Pinak Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System has been developed by DRDO. An improved version of the Pinak missile, which was inducted into the Indian Army a decade ago, has now been developed.

4- Pinaka Enhanced range is an advanced version of the initial Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher. Soon its production will also start. The successful test of this system has given the army a more lethal alternative to ground attack. With this weapon, the Indian Army will be able to destroy the enemy’s bases and deliver a befitting reply to China.

After the violent skirmishes during the India-China LAC standoff in Ladakh, India is trying to increase its military capability. India is making its military equipment state-of-the-art. The Indian Army is now making great preparations on every front to deal with any move by China.

5- Prior to this, the Pinaka was a missile launcher system capable of firing 12 rockets in 44 seconds. Its firepower was only 38 km. However, after upgradation, it can fire 72 rockets in 44 seconds. It is also capable of hitting targets accurately up to a distance of 75 km.

The Pinaka Mark-I variant was used by the Indian Army during the Kargil War of 1999. It had targeted the Pakistan Army positions on the mountain tops with precision and forced the enemy to retreat.