Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a supply order from the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME). The order is for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems.
Programme to upgrade key Pinaka sub-systems
The collaboration aims to improve the long-term operational availability and modernisation of Pinaka regiments currently deployed with the Indian Army. The programme will focus on replacing outdated components, upgrading critical sub-systems and providing sustained technical support to Army Base Workshops.
The project marks a rare and significant partnership between a domestic private original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the Indian Army to support frontline artillery systems that are already in service.
Focus on long-term availability and modernisation
The collaboration aims to improve the long-term operational availability and modernisation of Pinaka regiments currently deployed with the Indian Army. The programme will focus on replacing outdated components, upgrading critical sub-systems and providing sustained technical support to Army Base Workshops.
This initiative also strengthens the public-private partnership model in defence sustenance and lifecycle support, a key priority for India’s defence ecosystem.
Army Base Workshop and L&T to split overhaul and upgrade roles
Under the programme, the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW) of the Corps of EME will carry out the overhaul and upgrade of critical electronics and systems, drawing on its in-house domain expertise.
L&T, as the OEM, will supply critical spares and support the modernisation of sub-systems. This will help move away from conventional maintenance methods to a structured, lifecycle-based framework for sustaining and upgrading artillery systems.
Pilot project to lead the way
In the initial phase, L&T and 510 ABW will jointly undertake a pilot overhaul of a Pinaka Launcher and a Battery Command Post. After the successful completion of this phase, the remaining systems will be overhauled by 510 ABW, with L&T continuing to provide critical spares, technical support and quality oversight.
The company said This model is expected to serve as a blueprint for similar lifecycle management and upgrade programmes across other defence platforms, strengthening India’s selfreliant and future-ready defence ecosystem.”
Aligned with Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision
The approach aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by leveraging indigenous design, manufacturing and systems integration capabilities.
The company said the latest partnership represents a paradigm shift in the sustenance of defence systems and highlights closer collaboration between Indian industry and the Army.
“L&T is a long-standing development partner to the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army for the design and supply of
the Pinaka artillery systems. This latest partnership between the Indian Army and
L&T is a paradigm shift in sustenance of defence systems, showcasing closer
industry-Indian Army collaboration,” L&T said in its release
Larsen and Turbo share price
The share price of Larsen and Turbo is trading flat on BSE decreasing 0.11% so far in the intra-day trade on Thursday. However, the stock has gained significantly in past few months, gaining 15.12% in last six months.