09 December 2011

News Story: Demo trial of 'Pinaka' conducted at Chandipur-on-sea

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BALASORE (PTI): A demonstration trial of India's indigenously developed multi-barrel rocket launcher weapon system, 'Pinaka' was conducted in presence of personnel from the Indian Army and scientists at a defence base, about 15 km from here.

"Four rounds of test-firing were conducted during the trial," defence sources said.

'Pinaka', an unguided rocket system and an area weapon system aimed at supplementing the existing artillery guns at a range beyond 30 km, is capable of acting as a force-multiplier, they said.

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