India, Jan. 30 -- The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the procurement of ammunition worth almost Rs.10,000 crore for the army's indigenous Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, in the latest boost for self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

The ammunition cleared for the weapon system includes enhanced range rockets and area denial munitions, and the order will be split between Pune-based Munitions India Limited and Nagpur-based private firm Economic Explosives Limited, the officials said, asking not to be named.

The Pinaka rocket system was among the weapons and equipment displayed by the army at the 76th Republic Day parade, alongside T-90 tanks, BMP-II Sarath infant...