Multiple Rocket Launcher System MBRL of India

Multiple rocket launcher used by Indian Artillery Regiment

Smerch 9K58 MBRL  

Smerch 9K58 MBRL

Origin : Russia
Status : Inducted 300 mm multiple rocket launch system. In future it will be replaced by Pinaka mk3.

Smerch 9K58 MBRL is designed to defeat soft and hard-skinned targets, artillery and missile systems.
Indian Army in 2002 carried out a series of firing trials of the modernized Smerch-M system, which features an automatic rocket preparing and launching system and an increased range of up to 90km. In December 2005, India placed an order for an initial 38 systems. Deliveries began in May 2007.

Pinaka MBRL 

Pinaka MBRL in Republic Day Prade

Origin : India
Mk1 Status : Inducted(30 km Range).
Mk2 Status : Testing/ Induction Phase(Completed by 2016)(65 km Range).
Mk3 Status  :Under Development(120 km Range). It is a 214 mm multiple rocket launch system.

It is going to Replacing the 122 mm BM-21. Currently Pinaka MBRL is produced at a heavy rate of 5000 missiles per year.
Pinaka introduced during the Kargil War, where it was successful in neutralizing enemy positions on the mountain tops. It has since been inducted into the Indian Army in large numbers.

BM-21

Origin : Soviet Union
Status : Inducted/Replacing Modernized rockets with range of 40 km was purchased from Russia. To be replaced by Pinaka.




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Dhanush  Howitzer 

Dhanush Howitzer

Origin : India
It is a 155 mm 45 Caliber gun made by OFB. Confirmed order for 24 guns as of June 2016.
The design is based on Bofors, now Haubits FH77 which India acquired in the 1980s. Designed by OFB and ARDE between 2010-2013.Indian army planing Bulk Production of this howitzer, about 414 Dhanush by year 2020 and Unit cost of this Howitzer will be around Rs 14 crore.

Specifications
Crew   :  6-8
Rate of fire   :  Burst:3 rounds in 15sec Intense: 15 rounds in 3 minutes Sustained: 60 rounds in 60 min
Maximum firing range  :   38 Km


 

M777 Howitzer

M777 Howitzer

Origin : USA

The M777 howitzer is a towed 155mm artillery piece since 2005. It made its combat debut in the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems. It Weigh around 4,200 kg  and require a Crew of about 8 people. The Maximum Rate of fire is about 5 rpm with Effective firing range  of  40km.

Controversy in buying M777 between India and US

The Indian Army has also announced plans to acquire 145 guns for ₹30 billion (US$446 million), but purchase plans were overtaken when the procurement process was restarted in July 2010. India's Ministry of Defence cleared the proposal for buying 145 guns for $660 million on 11 May 2012 through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route of the US government. On 2 August 2013, India requested the sale of 145 M777 howitzers for $885 million. On 24 February 2014 the purchase was again postponed. On 11 May 2014 the purchase was cleared by India's Defence ministry. On 11 July 2014, the Government of India announced that it would not order the guns because of cost issues. On 22 November 2014, the selection process was restarted under the "Make In India" program. On 13 May 2015, The defence ministry approved Rs 2,900 crore to buy 145 American M-777 ultralight howizers from USA. On 15 December 2015, the Indian Ministry of Defence said it was keen on placing a follow-up order of 500 more M777 guns. On June 26, 2016, it was announced that 145 guns will be purchased by India for $750 million.

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Hand-Grenade-36mm Used by Indian Army

Type : Hand Grenade
Origin : India    
Fragmentation grenade which can be hand-thrown or rifle-launched from 1A SLR.

Multi Mode Grenade Shivalik

Multi Mode Shivalik Grenade

Type : Hand grenade    
Origin : India
Shivalik is standard issue grenade of the Indian Army. This modular grenade is available in Hand mode offensive, hand mode defensive and rifle mode. Types can be interchanged by changing outer sleeve. About one million multi-mode grenades for the Indian Army are going to be manufactured by Chandigarh based Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory.