Army Chief Calls for Dedicated Rocket Missile Force Amid Regional Threats
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CNBC TV18•13-01-2026, 15:13
Army Chief Calls for Dedicated Rocket Missile Force Amid Regional Threats
- •Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi advocates for a dedicated rocket missile force for India, citing growing regional threats from Pakistan and China.
- •Pakistan and China have already established specialized rocket forces, making it a 'need of the hour' for India to follow suit.
- •A rocket missile force is a specialized military unit combining long-range rockets and missiles under one command, crucial for modern warfare impact.
- •Potential systems for this force include the indigenous Pinaka rocket system (up to 450 km range), Pralay ballistic missile (150-500 km range), and BrahMos supersonic cruise missile (290-450 km range).
- •The Army Chief's remarks come amidst ongoing tensions with Pakistan, with 'Operation Sindoor' still active following cross-border strikes on terror camps.
Why It Matters: India needs a dedicated rocket missile force to counter regional threats and modernize its military capabilities.
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