Tata Advanced Systems has received a supply order from the Indian Army to support the 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) in the overhaul and upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Battery Command Posts (BCPs). The public–private partnership was formally instituted today with the handover of the supply order by the Indian Army to Tata Advanced Systems at a ceremony held in New Delhi.
The programme will draw on Tata Advanced Systems’ engineering expertise, availability of certified spares, and close coordination with original equipment manufacturers to ensure continued operational readiness and reliability of the Pinaka weapon system. Under the arrangement, Tata Advanced Systems and 510 ABW will jointly execute a pilot overhaul programme covering select Pinaka MLRS units and BCPs. Upon completion of this initial phase, the remaining systems will be overhauled by 510 ABW of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), with Tata Advanced Systems providing critical spares, quality assurance, and ongoing technical support.
Tata Advanced Systems partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the design and development of the Pinaka MLRS, an all-weather indirect-fire artillery system capable of delivering high-volume, precision firepower against critical targets. The system features nearly 80 per cent indigenous content, underscoring a strong level of self-reliance and strategic autonomy in defence manufacturing. A significant number of Pinaka launchers supplied by Tata Advanced Systems are currently deployed with the Indian Army, reinforcing the company’s role in strengthening India’s land combat capabilities.
The Pinaka MLRS is mounted on an 8×8 high-mobility vehicle compliant with current emission standards. It incorporates automated shoot-and-scoot capability, enabling rapid deployment and high survivability in challenging terrain. The system is equipped with a microprocessor-based, all-electric servo drive, along with an inertial navigation system-enabled digital fire control and positioning architecture, providing network-centric operational capability.
The launcher is currently capable of firing Pinaka Mk-I rockets and is designed to accommodate guided rockets with multiple warhead options with minimal modification. Tata Advanced Systems continues to support DRDO in the development of advanced guided variants with extended ranges of 120 km and 300 km. The modular design and TASL-DRDO software architecture ensure future compatibility and seamless integration of new rocket types.
Tata Advanced Systems has collaborated with DRDO on the Pinaka MLRS programme since 1989. The partnership led to the landmark 2006 contract for the second Pinaka Regiment, followed by repeat orders in 2016 and a 2020 contract allocating two of six additional regiments to Tata Advanced Systems. Equipment supplied to the early regiments, now in service for over 15 years, has been progressively enhanced through upgrades introduced in later production batches, improving system commonality and performance.
