Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher: Difference between revisions

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| name = Pinaka

| image = [[File:Pinaka MBRL at rehearsal of Republic Day Parade 2011.jpg|300px]]

| caption = Pinaka MBRL

| origin = India

| type = [[Rocket artillery]]

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| is_bladed = hbg

| is_explosive = "yes"

| is_artillery = "yes"

| is_vehicle = "yes"

| is_missile = "yes"

| is_UK = <!-- Service history -->

| service =  

| used_by = [[Indian Army]]

| wars = [[Kargil War]]<!-- Production history -->

| designer = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]]

| design_date = 1986-present

| manufacturer = [[Tata Group]], [[Larsen & Toubro]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Tata Group, L&T to build six Pinaka rocket regiments for Army|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tata-group-lt-to-build-six-pinaka-rocket-regiments-for-army/article32488946.ece/amp/|access-date=25 March 2022 |agency=PIB |publisher=The Hindu|date=31 August 2020}}</ref> <br/>[[Yantra India Limited]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Arya |first1=Shishir |title=Pvt co, PSU test firepower of Pinaka rocket new version |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/pvt-co-psu-test-firepower-of-pinaka-rocket-new-versions/articleshow/88214856.cms |access-date=11 December 2021 |agency=TNN |publisher=Times of India |date=11 December 2021}}</ref>

| unit_cost = {{INRConvert|26.47|c|year=1986}}<ref>[http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/2468.asp India developed and successfully tested cheapest indigenously developed multi-barrel Pinaka rocket launcher] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821202649/http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/2468.asp |date=21 August 2007 }}</ref>{{better source|reason=Only the initial funding. Unclear if any other funding was provided.|date=September 2019}}

| production_date = 1998-present<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fas.org-101/sys/land/row/pinaka.htm|title=Pinaka Multibarrel Rocket Launcher|access-date=23 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223201044/http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/pinaka.htm|archive-date=23 December 2014}}{{vs|reason= The older has been dead so it requires a new link for verification|date=August 2021}})</ref>

| variants = * Mk-I: {{convert|37.5|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dominguez |first1=Gabriel |title=India tests enhanced version of rocket used by Pinaka MRL |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/india-tests-enhanced-version-of-rocket-used-by-pinaka-mrl/ |website=Janes |access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref>

* Mk-I Enhanced: {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shishir |title=IN dia test-fires long range Pinaka rocket system, will be deployed to counter China |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-enhanced-version-of-pinaka-rocket-system/story-waLts08Nqlq01cwHhACqjN.html |access-date=4 November 2020 |agency=ANI |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=4 November 2020}}</ref>  

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| length = {{convert|2.91|m|ftin|abbr=on}} to {{convert|5.17|m|ftin|abbr=on}}

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| width =  

| height =  

| diameter = {{convert|122|mm|in|abbr=on}} to {{convert|214|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| crew = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->

| cartridge =  

| caliber = * {{convert|122|mm|in|abbr=on}} (ERR 122),

* {{convert|214|mm|in|abbr=on}} (Pinaka Mk.1, ADM, Mk.1 Enhanced, MK.II, Guided Pinaka)

| barrels = 12

| action =  

| rate = 12 rockets per launcher or 72 rockets per battery under 44 seconds

| velocity =  

| range = {{convert|37.5|km|mi|abbr=on}} to {{convert|75|km|mi|abbr=on}}

| max_range = {{convert|90|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name="pib.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157988|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827222003/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157988|archive-date=27 August 2017|df=dmy-all|title=Pinaka Rocket}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.janes.com/article/84450/rocket-science-id18d3 | title=Rocket science &#91;ID18D3&#93; &#124; Jane's 360}}</ref>

| feed =  

| sights = <!-- Artillery specifications -->

| breech =  

| recoil =  

| carriage =  

| elevation = 55°

| traverse = 90°

<!-- Explosive specifications -->| filling = [[HMX]] ([[high explosive]] [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmentation]], [[cluster munition]]–incendiary, [[anti-personnel]], [[anti-tank]], [[mine-laying]])

| filling_weight = {{convert|100|kg|lb|abbr=on}} to {{convert|250|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| detonation = [[Contact fuze|Contact]], [[Proximity fuze|proximity]] and [[Artillery fuze|electronic time fuze]]

| yield = <!-- Vehicle specifications -->

| armour =  

| primary_armament =  

| engine = T-930 [[Multifuel|multi-fuel]] [[turbocharged]] [[V8 engine]] with [[intercooler]]

| engine_power =  

| transmission =  

| payload_capacity = 22 [[tonne]]

| fuel_capacity =  

| pw_ratio =  

| suspension = [[Leaf spring]] and [[air suspension]] with telescopic [[shock absorbers]]

| clearance =  

| vehicle_range = ~800 km

| speed = Rocket: [[Mach number|Mach]] 4.7 <br> Launcher: {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}

| guidance = [[Ring laser gyro]] [[inertial navigation]] with [[GPS]]/[[NavIC]] [[satellite guidance]]

| steering = <!-- Missiles only -->

| wingspan =  

| propellant = High-energy composite [[solid fuel]]

| ceiling =  

| altitude = {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}}

| depth =  

| boost =  

| accuracy = >7 m to <60 m [[Circular error probable|CEP]] (Trajectory Correction System: <30 m)

| launch_platform =  

| transport = [[BEML]]-[[Tatra T813]] [[8WD]] <br/>[[BEML]]-[[Tatra T815]] [[8WD]]

'''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 40&nbsp;km for Mark-I and 60&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web|title=PINAKA Mk-I and Mk-II {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/pinaka-mk-i-and-mk-ii|access-date=2021-04-12|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> for Mark-I enhanced version,<ref name="pib.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157988|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827222003/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157988|archive-date=27 August 2017|df=dmy-all|title=Pinaka Rocket}}</ref> and can fire a [[salvo]] of 12 [[Explosive material|HE]] rockets in 44 seconds. The system is mounted on a [[Tatra cars|Tatra]] truck for mobility.

Pinaka saw service during the [[Kargil War]], where it was successful in neutralising enemy positions on the mountain tops.<ref>{{cite news|title=India to increase production of indigenously developed rocket 'Pinaka'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-to-increase-production-of-indigenously-developed-rocket-pinaka-115040500033_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|access-date=14 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214173105/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-to-increase-production-of-indigenously-developed-rocket-pinaka-115040500033_1.html|archive-date=14 February 2018|location=Wayback Machine|date=5 April 2015}}</ref> It has since been inducted into the Indian Army in large numbers.<ref name=st22a13>{{cite news|title=Pinaka rocket system wins DRDO award|url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName=Pune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award|access-date=24 July 2013|newspaper=Sakaal Times|date=22 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220531/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5055142784656506184&SectionId=5171561142064258099SectionName%3DPune&NewsTitle=Pinaka%20rocket%20system%20wins%20DRDO%20award|archive-date=4 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=jj25m13>{{cite news|title=Union Government cleared 1500 crore Rupees Proposal for Pinaka Rockets|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|access-date=24 July 2013|newspaper=Jagran Josh|date=25 March 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808185501/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/union-government-cleared-1500-crore-rupees-proposal-for-pinaka-rockets-1364198034-1|archive-date=8 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

A series of 6 rockets were tested successfully for extended range version of Pinaka from Chandipur on 4 November 2020 that is now going to replace the older Mark I variant in production. This time DRDO has decreased the size of the rockets compared to the older generation Mark I.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Waje|first1=Hemant|date=4 November 2020|title=DRDO successfully test-fires advanced Pinaka rockets|publisher=Rediff|agency=ANI|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/drdo-successfully-test-fires-advanced-pinaka-rockets/20201104.htm|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shishir |title=India test-fires long range Pinaka rocket system, will be deployed to counter China |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-enhanced-version-of-pinaka-rocket-system/story-waLts08Nqlq01cwHhACqjN.html |access-date=4 November 2020 |agency=ANI |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=4 November 2020}}</ref>

On 24 June 2021, DRDO successfully fired 25 Pinaka Mk I Enhanced variant at a range of 45 km in quick succession mode as part of saturation attack simulation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Shishir|date=2021-06-28|title=India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-p-a-new-missile-in-agni-series-101624863307818.html|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> On 25th June 2021 DRDO successfully test fired 40 km range 122mm caliber rocket which are made to replace the older BM-21 Grad rockets in the Indian Army.<ref>{{Cite news|date=June 25, 2021|title=DRDO successfully test fires Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rocket|work=Press Information Bureau|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1730350}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ray|first=Meenakshi|date=2021-06-26|title=India successfully test-fires Pinaka rockets, can destroy targets up to 45km|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-pinaka-rockets-can-destroy-targets-up-to-45km-101624664939787.html|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

On 11 December 2021, two different variants were simultaneously test fired from Pokhran Range. First one was done by Solar Industries for Pinaka Mark 1 Enhanced with a range of 45 km. The second one was called Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) made by [[Yantra India Limited]] (YIL) in which 96.6% of [[Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition]] (DPICM) exploded instead of the required benchmark set at 90%, thus decreasing the failure rate. Both the tests were successful.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Arya|first=Shishir|date=11 December 2021|title=Pvt co, PSU test firepower of Pinaka rocket new versions|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/pvt-co-psu-test-firepower-of-pinaka-rocket-new-versions/articleshow/88214856.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The Pinaka was tested in the Kargil conflict and proved its effectiveness. Since then it has been inducted into the Indian Army and series production has been ordered. The Pinaka MBRL is stated to be cheaper than other systems. It costs {{INRConvert|2.3|c|lk=on}} per system compared to the M270 which costs {{Indian Rupee}} {{INRConvert|19.5|c}}.

* Neutralisation/destruction of the exposed troop concentrations, ‘B’ vehicles and other such soft targets

The first Pinaka regiment was raised on February 2000. Each regiment consists of three batteries of six Pinakas each, plus reserves.<ref name="pinaka tested">{{cite web|url=http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3961|title=Defense19|access-date=23 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223202710/http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3961|archive-date=23 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 29 March 2006, the Indian Army awarded Tata Power SED and Larsen & Toubro's Heavy Engineering Division a contract worth {{INRConvert|200|c}}, to produce 40 Pinaka MBRLs each. Tata Power SED declared that it would be delivering the first units within six months.<ref>{{cite news | author-link = Press Trust of India | author = Press Trust of India | title = Tata, L&T bag orders for Pinaka rocket launcher | url = http://www.indianexpress.com/story/1662.html | publisher = [[The Indian Express]] | date = April 3, 2006 | access-date = 2007-11-15 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071217004437/http://www.indianexpress.com/story/1662.html | archive-date = 17 December 2007 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The Indian Army has placed an intent for Pinaka Weapon System worth {{Indian Rupee}} 1,300 crores.<ref>[http://www.drdo.org/pub/nl/2008/jan.pdf DRDO Newsletter, January 2008]{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (PDF)</ref>

On 29 October 2015, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by the Defence Minister of India, cleared purchase of two more Pinaka regiments at a cost of {{INRConvert|3300|c}}. On March 18, 2016, the [[Cabinet Committee on Security|Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)]] cleared the purchase of two additional Pinaka regiments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Big-boost-Army-to-get-ammo-worth-Rs-15000-cr/articleshow/51465947.cms|title=Big boost: Army to get ammo worth Rs 15,000 cr - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2016-03-19|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319092855/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Big-boost-Army-to-get-ammo-worth-Rs-15000-cr/articleshow/51465947.cms|archive-date=19 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> To supplement the earlier 4 regiments, an order for additional six regiments was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 7 November 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mod-clears-defence-deals-worth-over-rs-82000-crore-procurement-of-83-tejas-jets-and-464-tanks/articleshow/55295197.cms|title=MoD clears defence deals worth over Rs 82,000 crore, procurement of 83 Tejas jets and 464 tanks - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2016-11-07|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108072236/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mod-clears-defence-deals-worth-over-rs-82000-crore-procurement-of-83-tejas-jets-and-464-tanks/articleshow/55295197.cms|archive-date=8 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Each Pinaka regiment consists of three batteries of six Pinaka launchers; each of which is capable of launching 12 rockets with a range of 40 km in a space of 44 seconds. In addition to these, a regiment also has support vehicles, a radar and a command post.<ref name="ETDec2016"/>

Presently, 7 regiments of Pinaka have now been inducted by the Army.{{cn|date=September 2020}} A total of 126 launcher units are active with combine of the 7 regiments, with Each regiment has 18 launcher units. An additional 3 are on order and in November 2016 the MoD has cleared a RFP for 6 more regiments.<ref name="ETDec2016">{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-looking-at-increasing-pinaka-rocket-regiments-to-22-within-a-decade/articleshow/55852579.cms|title=Indian Army looking at increasing Pinaka rocket regiments to 22 within a decade|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2016-12-09|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209133821/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-looking-at-increasing-pinaka-rocket-regiments-to-22-within-a-decade/articleshow/55852579.cms|archive-date=9 December 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> This led to the signing of a contract on 31 August 2020 for six additional regiments worth of launchers at Rs 2,580 crore from Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPCL) and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Defence public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) which will provide the vehicles will also be part of the project.<ref name="TheWire01092020">{{cite web |url=https://thewire.in/security/defence-ministry-inks-rs-2580-crore-deal-to-procure-pinaka-rocket-launchers | title=Defence Ministry Inks Rs 2,580-Crore Deal To Procure Pinaka Rocket Launchers |author=PTI |date=1 September 2020 | work=TheWire.in |access-date=1 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901074611/https://thewire.in/security/defence-ministry-inks-rs-2580-crore-deal-to-procure-pinaka-rocket-launchers |archive-date=1 September 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 9th April 2022, DRDO successfully tested the extended Pinaka MBRL at the Pokhran ranges. The extended range Pinaka MBRL is set to start replacing the shorter range Mk-1 variant of the Indian Army soon. The extended variant has a range from 65-90 kms which doubles the range of the artillery that uses the DRDO-made Pinaka and Russian Grad MBRLs. In addition, the extended range Pinaka rockets can be armed with the Pinaka Area Denial Munitions which were also tested on 9th April.

Pinaka Mk II is being developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune; [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI), Hyderabad; and [[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), Hyderabad. Another variant of Mark II called Guided Pinaka is equipped with a navigation, guidance, control kit and has considerably enhanced the range and accuracy of the missile.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:157308)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2017-01-12|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113132731/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A157308%29|archive-date=13 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The range of the missile is estimated to be between 60Km-75Km at all ranges.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=(Release%20ID%20:157988)|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2017-02-04|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205100118/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=%28Release%20ID%20%3A157988%29|archive-date=5 February 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

It was successfully tested at the Chandipur Test Range in January 2013,<ref>[http://asiandefencenewstoday.blogspot.com/2013/02/successfully-test-fired-for-indian-made.html Successful Test of Pinaka 214mm MBRL] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224113608/http://asiandefencenewstoday.blogspot.com/2013/02/successfully-test-fired-for-indian-made.html |date=24 December 2013 }}</ref> and on 20 December 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=new&id=2740|title=Successful Test of Pinaka MK-II Rocket System|date=21 December 2013|newspaper=Defence News|access-date=22 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110603/http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=new&id=2740|archive-date=24 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> From 20–23 May 2016, four rounds of the Pinaka Mk-II were successfully fired from the test range of [[Proof and Experimental Establishment]] (PXE) at Chandipur-on-sea for testing a new guidance system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Advanced-Pinaka-with-new-technology-test-fired/2016/05/21/article3444037.ece|title=Advanced Pinaka with new technology test fired|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2016-05-23|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522172915/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Advanced-Pinaka-with-new-technology-test-fired/2016/05/21/article3444037.ece|archive-date=22 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Pinaka-rockets-test-fired/2016/05/24/article3448142.ece|title=Pinaka rockets test fired|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2016-05-25|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525142608/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Pinaka-rockets-test-fired/2016/05/24/article3448142.ece|archive-date=25 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 12 January 2017 and 24 January 2017, two successful tests was conducted with range of 65&nbsp;km and 75&nbsp;km respectively from Launch Complex-III, Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/guided-pinaka-test-fired-successfully-again/articleshow/56759830.cms|title=Guided Pinaka test fired successfully again - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2017-01-24|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124220437/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/guided-pinaka-test-fired-successfully-again/articleshow/56759830.cms|archive-date=24 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/guided-pinaka-rocket-successfully-test-fired/articleshow/56759013.cms|title=Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test fired - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-01-24|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124130410/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/guided-pinaka-rocket-successfully-test-fired/articleshow/56759013.cms|archive-date=24 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-tests-new-improved-guided-pinaka-rockets-ahead-republic-day-2017-713469|title=India tests new improved guided Pinaka rockets ahead of Republic Day 2017|last=Bhat|first=Aditya|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2017-01-24|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126073702/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-tests-new-improved-guided-pinaka-rockets-ahead-republic-day-2017-713469|archive-date=26 January 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 30 May 2018, two rounds of tests were successfully conducted from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Chandipur.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/upgraded-pinaka-rocket-successfully-test-fired-range-now-70km/story-3oo3H7g7CWImmbbP4B7fiM.html|title=Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired, range now 70km|date=2018-05-30|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-06-01|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/upgraded-pinaka-rocket-successfully-test-fired/articleshow/64383582.cms|title=Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired|date=2018-05-30|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-06-01}}</ref> Another round of tests was conducted successfully on 11 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/boost-to-indian-army-artillery-capability-pinaka-guided-weapons-system-successfully-test-fired/1512518/ | title=Boost to Indian Army artillery capability! Pinaka guided weapons system successfully test fired| date=11 March 2019}}</ref> An extended range version was tested for a range up to 90&nbsp;km on 19 December 2019,<ref name = "ANIDec2019"/> followed by another test on 20 December.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pinaka-missile-system-successfully-flight-tested-for-2nd-day/articleshow/72902536.cms|title=Pinaka missile system successfully flight-tested for 2nd day|date=2019-12-20|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-12-21}}</ref>

The Pinaka is in the process of further improvement. [[Israel Military Industries]] teamed up with DRDO to implement its Trajectory Correction System (TCS) on the Pinaka, for further improvement of its [[Circular error probable|CEP]]. This has been trialled and has shown excellent results.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/artillery/tcs/TCS.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020112540/http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/missile_systems/artillery/tcs/TCS.html|title=TCS|archive-date=20 October 2008|access-date=23 December 2014}}</ref> The rockets can also be guided by [[GPS]] to improve their accuracy. A wraparound microstrip antenna has been developed by DRDO for this system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.org/Electronics/antenna.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210053255/http://www.drdo.org/Electronics/antenna.html|title=DRDO::Electronics|archive-date=10 December 2008|access-date=23 December 2014}}</ref>

While the Pinaka will not be developed further into a larger system, its success and the experience gained from the programme has led the ARDE and its partner organisations, to launch a project to develop a long range MRL similar to the [[BM-30 Smerch|Smerch MLRS]]. A 7.2-metre rocket for the Pinaka MBRL, which can reach a distance of 120&nbsp;km and carry a 250&nbsp;kg payload will be developed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mathews|first=Neelam|date=17 September 2020|title=PREMIUM: India ignites production of Pinaka II rocket systems - Land Warfare - Shephard Media|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/india-ignites-production-pinaka-ii-rocket-systems/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Shephard|language=en}}</ref> These new rockets can be fired in 44 seconds, have a maximum speed of mach 4.7, rise to an altitude of 40&nbsp;km before hitting its target at Mach 1.8. Integrating [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAVs]] with the Pinaka is also in the pipeline, as DRDO intends to install guidance systems on these rockets to increase their accuracy. [[Sagem]] completed delivery of its [[SAGEM Sigma 30|Sigma 30]] laser-gyro artillery navigation and pointing system to be equipped with the Pinaka multiple launch rocket system in June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/news/defence/systems/jmr/jmr100628_2_n.shtml|title=Global Defence Systems - News and Headlines - IHS Jane's 360|access-date=23 December 2014}}</ref> The Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system is designed for high-precision firing at short notice.

| colspan="5" |[[Fragmentation (weaponry)|PF]], RHE, [[Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition|DPICM]]

| colspan="5" |[[Artillery fuze|Electronic time]] and [[Proximity fuze]]

|Proximity and [[Contact fuze]]

|Increased [[firepower]] demo complete.<ref name=":2" />

|Max range demo trials complete.

|Range and accuracy demo complete.

* [[Indian Army]]