Defence Ministry inks Rs 2,580-crore deal to procure Pinaka rocket launchers

NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Monday sealed a deal with two leading domestic defence majors to procure Pinaka rocket launchers for six Army regiments at a cost of Rs 2,580 crore, officials said.

They said the Pinaka regiments will be deployed along India’s border with China and Pakistan to further enhance operational preparedness of the armed forces.

The contract has been signed with Tata Power Company Ltd (TPCL) and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) while defence public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) will also be part of the project. (AGENCIES)