France is exploring the idea of replacing its aging American M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) with an Indian-made weapon, the Pinaka rocket system. This move has caught many by surprise, as several European countries are considering Israel's advanced PULS rocket system for the same purpose. So why is France looking to India instead?
The Power Players: Pinaka vs. PULS
Let’s start by understanding what makes these rocket systems so powerful and in demand.
PULS (Israel): Known as the “Precise and Universal Launching System,” Israel’s PULS can fire rockets of various sizes, adapting to different mission needs. It’s designed by Elbit Systems and boasts impressive flexibility:
122 mm rockets with a range of 40 km
160 mm rockets that go up to 45 km
306 mm rockets reaching 150 km
Heavy missiles with a range of 300 km
This means PULS can strike targets from short to long-range and even launch precision-guided missiles. It’s modular and can be mounted on va...
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