INDIA LAUNCHED UPGRADED SYSTEM OF PINAKA AIR DEFENCE
INDIA LAUNCHED AN UPGRADED SYSTEM OF PINAKA AIR DEFENCE The new version of the pinaka rocket system was successfully flight-tested by the DRDO and the Indian Army. The test was conducted at the Pokhran firing range in which as many as 24 Pinaka-mk1(enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) were fired from different ranges during the last fortnight and the weapon meets the required accuracy and consistency EPRS is the upgraded version of the Pinaka variant that has been in service with the Indian army for the last decade. The rocket system has been upgraded with advanced technologies enhancing its range. The Pinaka Rocket System has been developed by the Armament Research and Developments in Pune and supported by the high emergency material research laboratory of the DRDO Defence Ministry: The industry partners are ready for the series production of the rocket system.DRDO chairman congratulated the team involved in the project for completing the flight trial of t...