New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Tata Advanced Systems on Tuesday announced that it has been awarded a supply order to support the Indian Army’s 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 partnership was formalised with the handing over of the supply order by the Indian Army to Tata Advanced Systems during a formal ceremony held in the national capital, according to a company statement.
The programme will leverage Tata Advanced Systems’ technical expertise, certified spares, and close coordination with original equipment manufacturers to ensure sustained availability and peak performance of one of the Indian Army’s frontline artillery systems.
In the initial phase, Tata Advanced Systems and 510 ABW will jointly undertake a pilot overhaul of select Pinaka MLRS and BCPs. Upon completion of this phase, the remaining systems will be overhauled by 510 ABW of the Corps of EME, with Tata Advanced Systems providing critical spares, quality assurance, and technical support.
Tata Advanced Systems partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to design and develop the Pinaka MLRS, an all-weather indirect fire artillery weapon capable of delivering high-volume firepower against critical targets. The company stated that the system has achieved nearly 80 per cent indigenous content, reflecting a high degree of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The company added that it has delivered a significant number of Pinaka MLRS units that are currently operationally deployed by the Indian Army, strengthening its land combat systems portfolio.
The Pinaka MLRS is mounted on an 8×8 high-mobility vehicle compliant with the latest emission norms and features automated “shoot-and-scoot” operations, enabling rapid deployment and enhanced survivability in challenging terrain.
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