Bad news for China and Pakistan, India developing rocket that can evade any air defense system, designed to hit targets accurately up to..., it is...
India is continuously improving its defense systems. As part of this effort, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now working on a next-generation guided rocket system called Pinaka-IV. This new rocket system is being specially designed to hit targets accurately up to 300 kilometers away.
According to a report by Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW), the testing of this powerful and modern rocket system will likely start in the year 2028. Pinaka-IV will be inspired by tactical missiles like Pralay, and will have smart features that allow it to dodge enemy air defense systems and strike with great precision. History of the Pinaka Rocket system
After the Kargil War with Pakistan, the Indian Army added the earlier version of this rocket system the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) to its forces.
Pinaka has since become an important part of India's artillery system, helping the Army during both peacetime and war. The system is named after Pinak, the bow of Lord Shiva in Indian mythology. Pinaka Rocket system now upgraded to strike as far as 300 kilometers
India's rocket system Pinaka has come a long way since it was first introduced in the Army. The very first version, Pinaka Mk-I, had a range of 40 kilometers. Later, new versions were developed with longer ranges up to 75–90 kilometers.
The upcoming Pinaka Mk-III will be able to hit targets up to 120 kilometers away. Now, DRDO is working on Pinaka-IV, which will have a powerful 300-kilometer range. This shows how fast India's defense technology is moving forward. What makes Pinaka-IV special?
The new Pinaka-IV rocket is much stronger and smarter than the older ones. The older rockets had a smaller size of 214 mm, but Pinaka-IV is bigger, with a size of 300 mm. Because of this, it can carry a heavier explosive, up to 250 kg.
DRDO's Research Centre Imarat (RCI) has added a special smart system to help the rocket find its way and stay on the right path. This system helps Pinaka-IV hit its target very accurately — missing by less than 10 meters, even from very far away.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
New Town boy showcases kamikaze drones for Army
1 2 Kolkata: Sourya Chowdhury, a 20-year-old New Town resident and BITS Pilani student in Hyderabad, who co-developed a radar-proof kamikaze drone now acquired by multiple regiments of the Indian Army , is in Kolkata to present the indigenous combat drone to an Eastern Command unit near the Indo-Bangla border. The St Xavier's Collegiate School alumnus said this is a different homecoming as he has returned to Bengal not for vacation, but to expand his defence venture. "It's a different homecoming this time when I hardly had time to spend with my family. I went for a presentation at a unit of Eastern Command for the indigenous drones on Tuesday and have more related work in the coming days, following which I will go back to my institute. It's a different feeling altogether, to develop something on my own and to serve the nation," said Chowdhury. TOI had reported on Tuesday how Chowdhury, along with his classmate from Rajasthan's Ajmer, Jayant Khatri, stunned India's defence circles by building and selling cutting-edge UAVs to Army units across Jammu, Haryana, Bengal's Panagarh, and Arunachal Pradesh, all within two months of launching their start-up, Apollyon Dynamics. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The idea for the drone came in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and India's military response through Operation Sindoor. Moved by the developments, Chowdhury and Khatri began assembling their first prototype inside a hostel room using readily available parts. "Both of us were interested in robotics since our school days. As we were seeing the visuals on TV and reading news of India's counter-attack, we thought of trying to make a drone that would cut down our nation's dependency on imported drones," said Chowdhury. "We worked on the same, built a successful prototype with off-the-shelf parts, and then pitched them before the Indian Army." Initial outreach to the Army through emails and LinkedIn messages yielded little response, but they were eventually invited to make a presentation in Haryana. That opportunity opened doors to multiple orders and further demonstrations across the country. Currently, the duo has active orders from four different regiments of the Indian Army across the country. While they are currently operating from a lab offered to them by the institute authorities, they plan to move out soon and rent an office in north India to upscale their production. The team, now comprising six second-year students, is developing advanced vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones and fixed-wing platforms aimed at enhancing operational versatility. They also conduct practical training sessions for military personnel, including those without any previous flight experience. Chowdhury, who is currently pursuing a dual degree of Bachelors in Engineering in Electronics and MSc in Physics, said while he will graduate in 2028, he is focused on building his start-up parallelly while continuing his studies.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business Standard
UK Royal Navy's F-35 fighter jet takes off after repairs in Kerala
The UK Royal Navy's F-35 fighter jet, which had been stranded in Kerala for more than a month, took off on Tuesday after undergoing technical repairs. The US-made fighter jet, among the world's most advanced, had become an object of speculation and humour on social media in India after it was grounded at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, when it was diverted to Kerala. Bad weather or a technical snag had hindered its landing on the Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, deployed by the Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean region on a monthslong operation. The fighter jet is said to have developed an engineering problem while on the ground. A UK engineering team completed the repairs and safety checks from July 6, allowing the aircraft to resume active service, a British High Commission statement in New Delhi said. 'We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India,' the statement added. Indian Army Gets New Apache Attack Choppers The Indian Army received the delivery of three Apache attack helicopters on Tuesday, five years after the order was placed with US manufacturers. Visuals released by the Army showed a transport aircraft bringing the combat helicopters to the Hindon air base on the outskirts of Delhi. Part of a six-helicopter purchase worth $800 million, the three helicopters will add to the squadron strength of the Army, which already has the indigenously developed light-combat Prachand and the multirole Rudra.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Why Apache attack helicopters' arrival is a ‘milestone moment' for India's defence?
After a 16-month wait, India on Tuesday finally received the first three of the six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, with the Indian army describing its arrival as a "milestone moment". Boeing delivered the first batch of the AH-64E Apache helicopters on Tuesday, with the remaining three to be delivered by the year-end. (PTI) The desert camouflage-painted choppers, which arrived at the Hindon Airbase in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad aboard a US military cargo plane, could be a game changer for the operational capabilities of the Indian army. The army ordered six Apache attack helicopters for more than ₹4,100 crore in 2020. Following the first batch of the choppers, Boeing will deliver the remaining three by the year-end. The state-of-the-art Apache helicopters will "bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly", the army also said. While Boeing started producing Apaches for the Indian Army at its Mesa facility in Arizona in August 2023, targeting deliveries for the next year, supply chain bottlenecks in the aerospace industry slowed down production and subsequently caused this 16-month delay. In 2020, Boeing completed the delivery of 22 R-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and signed a contract to supply six AH-64Es for the Indian Army. The IAF also signed a multi-billion-dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd for 22 Apache choppers in September 2015. The defence ministry also in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems for Boeing at a cost of ₹4,168 crore for the Army. Why getting Apache is a big deal for India? Defence minister Rajnath Singh described the arrival of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as a "significant step" towards strengthening India's defence capabilities. He noted that these advanced choppers will enhance the Army Aviation wing's operational effectiveness, especially in challenging regions. The arrival of this batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters, in addition to the already operational fleet of 22 Apache choppers, will strengthen the Army's operations on the Western front. The existing fleet of Apache helicopters have already been deployed in Ladakh and western sectors. The Apache, armed with fire-and-forget Hellfire missiles, can track up to 128 targets per minute and prioritise threat levels. The missiles bring a set of heavy anti-armour capabilities to the helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also strengthening and modernising its capabilities with such factors, like attack helicopters, light combat helicopters (LCH), light utility helicopters (LUH), and unmanned aerial vehicles. The AH-64E Apache choppers will assist the Army in reconnaissance and attack. The lethal, survivable, and agile also provides reach, manoeuvrability and performance needed by the forces on the ground and contributes to the success of current and future joint missions. Boeing described Apache as the "world's most advanced and proven attack helicopter". The AH-64E Apache "represents the backbone of the US Army's attack helicopter fleet and a growing number of international defense forces". Armed with 16 Hellfire missiles, 76 2.76-inch rockets, and 1,200 30mm chain gun rounds, the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter can fire 600-650 rounds per minute. It has a maximum operating weight of 10,432 kg and can climb up to more than 2,800 feet per minute. The AH-64E Apache features advanced digital connectivity, a joint tactical information distribution system, more than T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear transmission to accommodate more power, the capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and new composite main rotor blade. In January 1984, Boeing delivered the first US Army Apache AH-64A. Since then, the US Army and other nations have received over 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. Other than the US and now India, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom have also procured AH-64 Apache attack choppers.
