In a significant development in defense sector, a top French Army officer revealed that they are evaluating India's indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for potential use by their armed forces.

• The announcement comes as both nations continue to deepen their strategic and defence ties.
• The Pinaka system is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and produced by Indian companies like Solar Industries, Larsen and Toubro, Tata, and Ordnance Factory Board.
• The Pinaka system's capability to hit targets at 75 kilometers and beyond, combined with its multiple variants, makes it an attractive option for the French Army. 
• The system has already gained export success with orders from Armenia and interest from other countries.