♦ The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs.10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies - the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on 6 February 2025. 

♦ The contracts aim to enhance the Indian Army’s firepower with advanced rockets for the PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). 

♦ Under the contracts, the EEL will supply the Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 (DPICM), and the MIL will provide the High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets. 

♦ Moreover, a contract for upgrades to the SHAKTI Software has been signed with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), further contributing to the technological enhancement of India’s defence systems.