Tata Advanced Systems receives Indian Army supply order for overhaul and upgradation of Pinaka MLRS

Key facts

• Tata Advanced Systems has been awarded a supply order to support the Indian Army's 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) in the overhaul cum upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Battery Command Posts (BCPs).
• In the initial phase, Tata Advanced Systems and 510 ABW will jointly undertake a pilot overhaul of select Pinaka MLRS and BCPs.
• Following the pilot phase, the remaining systems will be overhauled by 510 ABW with Tata Advanced Systems providing critical spares, quality assurance and technical support.
• Tata Advanced Systems partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to design and develop the Pinaka MLRS.
• The company has achieved nearly 80 per cent indigenous content in the Pinaka MLRS.
• Pinaka MLRS is mounted on an 8x8 High Mobility Vehicle and features automated 'shoot-and-scoot' operations.