Pinaka Guided / LRGR

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Pinaka Guided Rockets & LRGR — Multi-Barrel Rocket Artillery

APPROVED

Guided and extended-range rocket family for the in-service Pinaka launcher ecosystem

Budget

₹10,147 Cr

Timeline

2025–2028+

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

90%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Pinaka launchers are already in service; the current tracked item should represent the guided/extended-range munitions pipeline. Open reporting in 2025 tracks ₹10,147 crore contracts for ADM/HEPF Pinaka munitions, while PIB confirmed the maiden Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket LRGR-120 flight test on 29 Dec 2025. LRGR-120 remains development/proposal territory, not a completed induction.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Indian Army moves proposal for acquiring 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets - ANI News

news.google.com · 12 Dec 2025

Explained: How the 120-km Pinaka LRGR-120 Rocket Strengthens India’s Precision Strike and Border Defence - Indian Masterminds

news.google.com · 30 Dec 2025

Pinaka’s new precision: How India’s long-range guided rocket is reshaping artillery warfare - ET Government

news.google.com · 09 Jul 2026

DRDO Plans to Expand Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket Family with New 300 km and 450 km Precision Rockets - Defence.in

news.google.com · 28 Feb 2026

Egypt Evaluates India’s Pinaka Rocket System to Boost Long-Range Artillery Capabilities, Cut Costs, and Diversify Defence Imports - Defence.in

news.google.com · 06 Aug 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Pinaka Guided / LRGR

Pipeline Status

Stage 5/7

Munitions Contracted

Estimated Budget

₹10,147 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2025–2028+

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Army

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Pinaka Guided / LRGR?▾

Pinaka Guided Rockets & LRGR — Multi-Barrel Rocket Artillery is currently at Stage 5 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Munitions Contracted). Guided and extended-range rocket family for the in-service Pinaka launcher ecosystem

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Pinaka Guided / LRGR?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Pinaka Guided / LRGR is estimated at ₹10,147 Cr.

When is Pinaka Guided / LRGR expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2025–2028+.

Which agencies and companies are building Pinaka Guided / LRGR?▾

Pinaka Guided / LRGR is developed in coordination with vendors: Economic Explosives Limited, Munitions India Limited, Tata Advanced Systems, L&T, BEL.

What is the indigenisation level of Pinaka Guided / LRGR?▾

Pinaka Guided / LRGR targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Economic Explosives Limited · Munitions India Limited · Tata Advanced Systems · L&T · BEL

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