New Delhi: With the security threat on the western and northern borders increasing, especially after last year’s conflict with Pakistan, Indian Army It is learned that one more Pinaka regiment has been inducted and preparations are being made to induct one more by the end of the year.

With another regiment operating, the Indian Army Now seven Pinaka rocket launcher regiments are deployed on the borders with Pakistan and China. “The 8th Regiment has received more than half the equipment. It should become operational before the end of 2026,” a source said.Two more regiments are likely to become operational next year, taking the total number of Pinaka regiments in deployment to 10. The Army has a long-term goal of equipping 22 regiments with the new, longer-range guided versions. In August 2020, the Army signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Tata Power Company (TPCL) and Larsen & Toubro for the supply of six Pinaka regiments at an estimated cost of Rs 2,580 crore. Developed by DRDO, Pinaka is India’s major indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher. While early versions had a range of 40 km, newer variants such as the Guided Pinaka and Long-Range Guided Rocket have increased the range to 120 km, making the system a vital asset for deep strike operations.