Sri Lanka shows off indigenous rocket launcher
The Sri Lanka Army showcased its domestically designed multiple rocket launcher (MRL) during the nation’s Independence Day parade in the capital Colombo on 4 February.
After appearing in the parade, the MRL is to be delivered into the hands of a Sri Lanka artillery regiment for ongoing evaluations and eventual introduction into service.
The system fires 122mm rockets out to a maximum range of 20km. In the parade a 10-tube launcher was seen fitted on a 6x6 truck chassis. However, the number of tubes can be raised or lowered depending on requirements, with the next goal being to develop a
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