India's defence exports are gaining momentum as countries increasingly show interest in its indigenous weapon systems. Armenia is reportedly looking at the Pralay missile, while Egypt is evaluating the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher. The growing international demand highlights India's emergence as a major defence manufacturer and exporter. With comparisons being drawn between Pinaka and the U.S.-made HIMARS system, India's homegrown firepower is attracting attention in an increasingly competitive global arms market.


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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.

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.

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The contract between Armenian and Indian firms for supplying Pinaka weapons was signed around two years ago after the negotiations were extended.&nbsp;

Armenia is among India's three largest buyers of weapons and equipment, along with France and the United States.&nbsp;

<h2>Growing global interest in Pinaka rockets</h2>

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;

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.

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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;

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.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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

India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan.&nbsp;

According to the Economic Times newspaper, India will be sending indigenously developed multi-barrel Pinaka launchers, anti-tank rockets, and other range of ammunitions to the former Soviet region.&nbsp;

﻿The Pinaka system has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Indian private firms. &nbsp;

The rocket system, which is currently in service with the Indian Army,&nbsp;can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.&nbsp;

Though this is the first time that India is exporting Pinaka missile system to another country, the south Asia nation has already exported weapons to Armenia.&nbsp;

In 2020, India had bagged a $43 million deal to supply four Swathi radars to Armenia. &nbsp;

These are weapon locating radars that can track incoming artillery projectiles and pinpoint the location of enemy gun positions for counter-action. &nbsp;

India has been looking to boost its arms exports and has taken various measures to enhance domestic production under its ‘Make in India’ policy.&nbsp;The Centre has set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore overseas by 2025.

Notably, there has been an exponential increase in defence exports. In 2020-21, India exported&nbsp;equipment worth&nbsp;$90 million compared to&nbsp;$23 million in 2014-15. &nbsp;

In January this year, India inked a $375 million deal with the Philippines to provide the BrahMos cruise missile to the country’s navy. &nbsp;

The Philippines navy will use this as an anti-ship shore-based missile that has a range of 290-km.&nbsp;

BrahMos missile was jointly made by India's DRDO&nbsp;and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan.

India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan. According to the Economic Times newspaper, India will be sending indigenously developed multi-barrel Pinaka launchers, anti-tank rockets, and other range of ammunitions to the former Soviet region. ﻿The Pinaka system has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Indian private firms. The rocket system, which is currently in service with the Indian Army, can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds. Though this is the first time that India is exporting Pinaka missile system to another country, the south Asia nation has already exported weapons to Armenia. In 2020, India had bagged a $43 million deal to supply four Swathi radars to Armenia. These are weapon locating radars that can track incoming artillery projectiles and pinpoint the location of enemy gun positions for counter-action. India has been looking to boost its arms exports and has taken various measures to enhance domestic production under its ‘Make in India’ policy. The Centre has set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore overseas by 2025. Notably, there has been an exponential increase in defence exports. In 2020-21, India exported equipment worth $90 million compared to $23 million in 2014-15. In January this year, India inked a $375 million deal with the Philippines to provide the BrahMos cruise missile to the country’s navy. The Philippines navy will use this as an anti-ship shore-based missile that has a range of 290-km. BrahMos missile was jointly made by India's DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India to export Pinaka rocket launchers, ammunition to Armenia in $250m deal: Report