Overview
- The supply order, handed over in New Delhi, formalizes a public–private sustainment program for first‑generation Pinaka MLRS launchers and Battery Command Posts.
- Under the model, TASL and the Army’s 510 ABW will conduct a pilot overhaul before 510 ABW undertakes the remaining work with TASL support on certified spares, quality assurance and engineering.
- TASL states the Pinaka program has reached nearly 80% indigenous content and will draw on coordination with OEMs to maintain fleet availability.
- The launcher remains configured for Pinaka Mk‑I rockets and, according to TASL, is being readied to integrate guided variants under development with DRDO for ranges of 120 km and 300 km.
- BusinessLine reports the company said a 120 km guided rocket was tested on December 29 and used in Operation Sindoor, and it also reports the Army plans to add to the current six Pinaka regiments.