Indian Army Showcases Indigenous Weapon Strength in Operation Sindoor. Weapons like Pinaka, Akash missiles, ATAG guns, and WHAP demonstrated India's readiness for a two-front war.
Defence News: India's defense preparedness has made unprecedented progress in recent years. The strategic strength demonstrated by the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor has become a topic of discussion not only within the country but also internationally. The question remains: is India prepared for a two-front war simultaneously? Following Operation Sindoor, India's list of indigenous weapons has become even ber. Let's take a look at India's modern and self-reliant weapons, the echoes of which are being heard even in Beijing.
Mounted Gun System
This is India's state-of-the-art 155 mm 52-caliber gun, which can be easily transported to any terrain. Its biggest advantage is that its location can be changed within just 85 seconds of firing a round. This makes it very difficult for the enemy to detect it. This mounted gun system has been designed and developed by DRDO.
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAG)
ATAG is India's indigenous artillery gun, with a range of 45 to 48 kilometers. It is capable of firing six rounds per minute. That is, one accurate and powerful attack every ten seconds. It is specifically designed to eliminate hidden enemies at long distances.
Akash Next Generation Air Defence System
The Akash air defense system is India's indigenous missile defense system. Its role was quite significant in Operation Sindoor. This system can track enemy missiles from a distance of 120 kilometers and destroy them within 30 kilometers. Its specialty is that if the first missile misses the target, the second missile automatically launches.
Carbine (CQB)
Manufactured by DRDO, this high-tech assault rifle is capable of firing 600 rounds in 60 seconds. Its effective range is 200 meters. The Indian Army has ordered 4.24 lakh CQB carbines. This carbine is ideal for short-range combat and further enhances the strength of the Indian Army.
Infantry Combat Vehicle (WHAP)
This is called the Wheeled Armored Platform (WHAP). It is a vehicle that can run on roads, mud, deserts, and even water. It can carry 6 to 12 soldiers at a time. It also has the ability to identify chemical, biological, and radioactive threats. It remains fully functional even at extreme temperatures.
Akash and Akashtir Missile Systems
Both these air defense systems proved their effectiveness in Operation Sindoor. The Akash Next Generation system can track enemy missiles from 120 kilometers away and shoot them down in the air. It is capable of competing with any air defense system in the world.
Pinaka Rocket System
The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher is a highly effective indigenous weapon of India. It has three variants:
- Pinaka Mark 1: Unguided rocket with a range of 37.5 kilometers.
- Enhanced Pinaka: 50-kilometer range.
- Guided Pinaka: Guided rocket system with a range of up to 75 kilometers.
This system can fire 12 rockets in just 48 seconds and can completely destroy an area of one square kilometer. It is named after the bow of Lord Shiva, and its destructive capability instills fear in the enemy.
India's Preparation for a Two-Front War
In recent times, India has demonstrated its ability to deal with two strategic adversaries simultaneously, such as Pakistan and China. While there has been a proxy war with Pakistan, the Indian Army has also given a befitting reply to China's strategic interference. The biggest feature of India's weapons is that most of them are indigenous and have been developed by DRDO and other Indian institutions.
