The French Army is closely monitoring India’s advanced Pinaka Mk3 multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system as it seeks urgent replacements for its aging long-range artillery units. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Pinaka Mk3 aims to achieve precision strikes at ranges of 120-130 km, addressing operational gaps due to the depletion of French artillery stocks amid ongoing military support to Ukraine. As France evaluates this system, which has proven its effectiveness during the Kargil War, it highlights the deepening defense cooperation between India and France and positions the Pinaka Mk3 as a potential interim solution while France’s domestic artillery programs evolve. This engagement underscores India’s rising stature in the global defense technology market.