L&T gets Army order to upgrade rocket launchers

L&T has just scored a major defence win, and it’s all about keeping India’s powerful Pinaka rocket launcher system battle-ready.

For context, Pinaka is a truck-mounted launcher that fires multiple rockets in seconds, hitting targets far away across large areas.

What’s happening: the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) has awarded L&T an order to overhaul, upgrade, and manage outdated parts of the Pinaka systems currently in service.

In simple terms, L&T will help the Army repair and modernise Pinaka so it stays reliable for years.

The project will focus on replacing obsolete components, upgrading key sub-systems, and providing ongoing technical support to Army Base Workshops. Since L&T is the original manufacturer (OEM), it will also supply critical spares and lead the modernisation effort.

The goal: better readiness, higher availability, and a stronger long-term upgrade roadmap for Pinaka regiments.