Army expands Pinaka fleet with 7th Regiment

NEW DELHI: With security threats on the western and northern borders increasing, especially after last year’s clashes with Pakistan, indian army It is understood that another Pinaka regiment has been added and preparations are being made to recruit another regiment before the end of the year.

With another regiment commissioned, India army Currently, seven Pinaka rocket launch regiments are deployed along the border between Pakistan and China. The source said, “The Eighth Regiment has received more than half of the equipment. It should be put into use before the end of 2026.”Two more regiments may become operational next year, which would bring the total number of Pinaka regiments deployed to 10. The Army’s long-term goal is to have 22 regiments equipped with newer, longer-range guided versions. In August 2020, the Army signed contracts with Bharat Bulldozers Limited (BEML), Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubrofor to supply six Pinaka regiments at a cost of approximately Rs 2,580 crore. Developed by DRDO, Pinaka is India’s premier indigenous multiple rocket launcher. While early versions had a range of 40 kilometers, newer versions such as guided pinacs and long-range guided rockets have extended the range to 120 kilometers, making the system a key asset for deep strike operations.