L&T Partners Indian Army for Sustainment and Upgrade of Pinaka Rocket Launcher Systems

Larsen & Toubro said it has received a supply order from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of in-service Pinaka multi-rocket launcher systems.

The partnership aims to enhance long-term operational availability and modernisation of Pinaka regiments currently deployed with the Army. The programme will focus on managing outdated components, upgrading critical sub-systems and providing sustained technical support to Army Base Workshops.

Under the initiative, 510 Army Base Workshop of the Corps of EME will carry out the overhaul and upgrade of critical electronics and systems, while L&T, as the original equipment manufacturer, will supply spares and support subsystem modernisation. This is expected to shift maintenance from conventional practices to a structured, lifecycle-based sustainment framework.

In the initial phase, L&T and 510 ABW will jointly undertake a pilot overhaul of Pinaka launcher and battery command post systems. After successful completion, remaining systems will be overhauled by 510 ABW, with L&T continuing to provide critical spares, technical support and quality oversight.

L&T said the model could serve as a blueprint for similar lifecycle management and upgrade programmes across other defence platforms and aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by leveraging indigenous design, manufacturing and integration capabilities.