This story is from September 01, 2020
For China border, 6 new artillery rocket regiments
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Monday inked contracts worth Rs 2,580 crore for six new regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems, which have a strike range of 40-km.
The acquisitions wing of the MoD signed the contracts with defence PSU
“These six Pinaka regiments will be operationalised along the northern and eastern borders of our country (with China), further enhancing the operation preparedness of our armed forces. Induction of the Pinaka regiments is planned to be completed by 2024,” said an MoD official.
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The acquisitions wing of the MoD signed the contracts with defence PSU
Bharat Earth Movers
Ltd (BEML) and private sector companies,Tata Power Company Ltd
(TPCL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).Pinaka Regiments
comprise 114 Launchers with automated gun-aiming and -positioning system and 45 command posts to be procured from TPCL and L&T, along with 330 vehicles from BEML.“These six Pinaka regiments will be operationalised along the northern and eastern borders of our country (with China), further enhancing the operation preparedness of our armed forces. Induction of the Pinaka regiments is planned to be completed by 2024,” said an MoD official.
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Ballistics Missiles and Air warfare is way too common and have been discussed millions of times so this area needs to be continue but also put on sidetrack because real strength in Indian forces will come from underwater warfare as south China Sea is China's nerve. Megaton nukes are too much regulated and controlled so effort in missile direction will take longer. When it comes to deterrence, underwater war craft will play more effective role. India need 200 submarines with nuclear tipped or nuclear warfare to float under waters of Indian Ocean, South China sea and wherever needed. Submarine building is also very easy as it is container with insulation and propeller and warfare launching abilities and rest electronics and communication. India need to incorporate new corporations focused on sub marine manufacturing, Frigate Manufacturing and not just built them but also sell themRead allPost comment
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