Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MRLS) at forward position near the China border to counter any threat arising across on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The state-of-the-art rocket launchers have a range of up to 70 km and their sale is not subject to any international bans.
"The new 18 'Smerch' MLRS batteries would be supplied to India after the completion of the already contracted $455 million initial deal," Nikolai Dimidyuk, a senior official of the state-owned 'Rosoboronexport' corporation, said on Wednesday.
Seeking to enhance its precision strike capabilities, India is planning to replace its 150 km-range Prithvi ballistic missiles with the newly developed quick reaction Prahar missiles.
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