Tata Advanced Systems Limited has secured a supply order from the Indian Army to support the overhaul-cum-upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and associated Battery Command Posts (BCPs). The programme will be executed in coordination with the Army’s 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) and is aimed at sustaining long-term operational readiness of the artillery system.
The public–private partnership was formalised in New Delhi with the handing over of the supply order by the Indian Army to Tata Advanced Systems. The scope of work includes supply of certified spares, technical support, and quality assurance to support overhaul activities undertaken by the Army’s maintenance units.
In the initial phase, Tata Advanced Systems and 510 ABW will jointly conduct a pilot overhaul of selected Pinaka MLRS units and BCPs. After completion of the pilot phase, the remaining launchers and command posts will be overhauled by 510 ABW of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, with Tata Advanced Systems continuing to provide critical spares and technical assistance.
Tata Advanced Systems partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation in the design and development of the Pinaka MLRS. The system is an all-weather, indirect fire artillery platform designed to deliver high-volume firepower against designated targets. The programme has achieved close to 80 percent indigenous content.
A significant number of Pinaka MLRS units supplied by Tata Advanced Systems are currently deployed with the Indian Army, forming part of its operational artillery inventory. The system is mounted on an 8×8 high-mobility vehicle that meets current emission norms and is designed for automated “shoot-and-scoot” operations to enhance survivability across varied terrain.
The launcher is equipped with a microprocessor-based all-electric servo drive system and an inertial navigation system-based digital control and positioning architecture. This configuration enables network-centric operations and supports rapid target acquisition and engagement.
The Pinaka MLRS is capable of firing Pinaka Mk-I rockets and can be adapted to fire guided rockets with different warhead configurations through limited modifications. Ongoing development efforts include guided variants with extended ranges of 120 kilometres and 300 kilometres. The system’s modular design and integrated software architecture allow new rocket variants to be integrated without structural changes to the launcher.
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