<p>In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous&nbsp;multi-barrel rocket launchers&nbsp;(MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia.</p>

<p>These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia.</p>

<p>According to the news agency ANI, the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems' first lot has been exported to Armenia.</p>

<p>This highly capable weapon system comes in variants and can strike targets that are more than 80 km away.</p>

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<p>The contract between Armenian and Indian firms for supplying Pinaka weapons was signed around two years ago after the negotiations were extended.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Armenia is among India's three largest buyers of weapons and equipment, along with France and the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Growing global interest in Pinaka rockets</strong></h2>

<p>A number of countries from Europe and Southeast Asia have been interested in the Pinaka rockets, and its various variants have been developed in recent years. The Indian Army is planning to induct rockets in a big way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the important tests of the Pinaka rockets were carried out by the DRDO. These rockets have been produced by Solar Industry's Economic Explosives Limited, which is based in the Indian city of Nagpur, and the government-owned Munitions India Limited.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pinaka Rocket Launcher: India's Multi-Barrel Rocket System Gains Global Attention</strong></p>

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<p>The government of France has expressed its interest in this weapon system's acquisition. The weapon system has been named after the divine bow of the Hindu god Shiva.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France had expressed its interest during Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's high-level visit earlier in 2024.</p>

<p>India has been aiming at increasing the export of the indigenous systems, and the government has achieved success in this thrice since 2014.</p>

<p>France is India's second-largest importer of defence equipment after the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia. These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia.

In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia. These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia. According to the news agency ANI, the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems' first lot has been exported to Armenia. This highly capable weapon system comes in variants and can strike targets that are more than 80 km away. Also Read: Explained: What is Sea Vigil, India's largest Coastal Security Exercise? The contract between Armenian and Indian firms for supplying Pinaka weapons was signed around two years ago after the negotiations were extended. Armenia is among India's three largest buyers of weapons and equipment, along with France and the United States. Growing global interest in Pinaka rockets A number of countries from Europe and Southeast Asia have been interested in the Pinaka rockets, and its various variants have been developed in recent years. The Indian Army is planning to induct rockets in a big way. Recently, the important tests of the Pinaka rockets were carried out by the DRDO. These rockets have been produced by Solar Industry's Economic Explosives Limited, which is based in the Indian city of Nagpur, and the government-owned Munitions India Limited. Watch: Pinaka Rocket Launcher: India's Multi-Barrel Rocket System Gains Global Attention The government of France has expressed its interest in this weapon system's acquisition. The weapon system has been named after the divine bow of the Hindu god Shiva. France had expressed its interest during Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's high-level visit earlier in 2024. India has been aiming at increasing the export of the indigenous systems, and the government has achieved success in this thrice since 2014. France is India's second-largest importer of defence equipment after the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

India begins export of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket launchers to Armenia

<p>Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's first supercar named 'Mada 9' has been unveiled. According to reports, it took five years to indigenously built the new supercar, which is currently in its prototype stage. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It is said that 30 engineers belonging to Kabul's Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute (ATVI) and ENTOP (the car manufacturer) have developed the supercar. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mada 9, built indigenously in Afghanistan, will be powered by a modified engine of Toyota Corolla, however, the supercar's performance figures are yet to be revealed. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taliban's official spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid recently posted a video of the supercar on Twitter doing donuts in the snow. He stated that supercar is an honour for Afghanistan, said The Telegraph.</p>

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<p>ENTOP further said that, at a later stage, the Mada 9 will be fit with an electric powertrain.</p>

<p>Head of ATVI Ghulam Haidar Shahamat called the engine "powerful enough" to let the driver increase the car's speed. "The main purpose is to install an electric engine in it," he said.</p>

<p>As per media reports, Taliban's Higher Education Minister Abdul Baqi Haqqani unveiled the supercar at the the ENTOP headquarters.</p>

<p>After the car was unveiled, Haqqani said that supercar will help in proving the commitment of Taliban regime in providing "religion &amp; modern sciences for its people".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Further adding, ENTOP CEO Mohammad Riza Ahmadi said that the supercar will improve &nbsp;Afghanistan's image on the global platform while further "conveying the value of knowledge to its people".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially, the car will be sold in Afghanistan and one day, the company will start selling the car internationally as well. The supercar's exact date of launch, however, has not been revealed yet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's first supercar named 'Mada 9' has been unveiled. According to reports, it took five years to indigenously built the new supercar, which is currently in its prototype stage.

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's first supercar named 'Mada 9' has been unveiled. According to reports, it took five years to indigenously built the new supercar, which is currently in its prototype stage. It is said that 30 engineers belonging to Kabul's Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute (ATVI) and ENTOP (the car manufacturer) have developed the supercar. Mada 9, built indigenously in Afghanistan, will be powered by a modified engine of Toyota Corolla, however, the supercar's performance figures are yet to be revealed. ALSO READ| Taliban say overturning restrictions against Afghan women, not a priority: Report Taliban's official spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid recently posted a video of the supercar on Twitter doing donuts in the snow. He stated that supercar is an honour for Afghanistan, said The Telegraph. موتر ساخت افغانستان pic.twitter.com/duPsGhI3AH — Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) January 15, 2023 × ENTOP further said that, at a later stage, the Mada 9 will be fit with an electric powertrain. Head of ATVI Ghulam Haidar Shahamat called the engine "powerful enough" to let the driver increase the car's speed. "The main purpose is to install an electric engine in it," he said. As per media reports, Taliban's Higher Education Minister Abdul Baqi Haqqani unveiled the supercar at the the ENTOP headquarters. After the car was unveiled, Haqqani said that supercar will help in proving the commitment of Taliban regime in providing "religion & modern sciences for its people". WATCH| More EVs on the road but charging stations can't keep up Further adding, ENTOP CEO Mohammad Riza Ahmadi said that the supercar will improve Afghanistan's image on the global platform while further "conveying the value of knowledge to its people". Initially, the car will be sold in Afghanistan and one day, the company will start selling the car internationally as well. The supercar's exact date of launch, however, has not been revealed yet. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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