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Topic: Pinaka rocket

Modi pitches Pinaka rockets to Macron as they discuss defence, civil nuclear ties, IMEC in Marseille

The leaders held bilateral talks following the high-level political segment of the AI Action Summit in Paris. They also inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille.

MoD inks contracts totalling Rs 10,147 cr for two types of ammo for Pinaka rocket launchers

The two types of ammunition are being procured for nearly 10 Pinaka regiments. The procurement is expected boost the firepower of the Army along its northern borders.

From BrahMos to Pinaka, Indian Army to showcase indigenisation push at Republic Day parade

Majority of the equipment that will be displayed is ‘made in India’, it is learnt. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the chief guest.

Why is France eyeing India’s Pinaka launch rocket tech? Its cost & efficiency are tempting

The high cost of HIMARS has prompted France to consider alternatives. The August 2024 sale of 22 HIMARS units to Australia was valued at nearly $1 billion.

Bought by Armenia, being studied by France, Pinaka rocket system becomes more powerful

Work is also ongoing on a guided Pinaka system with ranges of 120km, 150km & 200km to counter China's long-range guided rocket systems. The existing Pinaka has a range of about 37km. 

Azerbaijan protests after reports suggesting ‘Indian-made weapons entered Armenia through Iran’

Hours after reports surfaced of Pinaka rocket launchers reaching Armenia , foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijan's president summoned Indian envoy to express 'serious concerns'.

Artillery to rocket launchers — Armenia turns to India to beef up defence against Azerbaijan

Armenian Defence minister Suren Papikyan met Rajnath Singh on sidelines of DefExpo in Gandhinagar. In September, Armenia had signed deal for Pinaka rocket launchers with India.

As tensions rise with Azerbaijan, Armenia buys Pinaka rockets & ammunition from India

The government-to-government contract, valued at about Rs 2,000 cr, is learnt to have been signed earlier this month. Supplies to be fast-tracked according to Armenia's requirement.

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New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.