Advanced version of DRDO's Pinaka rockets successfully test fired off the coast of Odisha

An advanced version of the DRDO-developed Pinaka rocket was successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday. A total of six rockets were launched in series and all the tests met complete mission objectives. The Enhanced version of the Pinaka rocket would replace the existing Pinaka Mk-I rockets which are currently under production. Pinaka rockets, named after the bow of Lord Shiva, are part of the multi-barrel rocket launcher systems which are already in the Army and have been successfully deployed in operations in both China and Pakistan.