India and Armenia are discussing the possibility of setting up local manufacturing and assembly facilities for Pinaka Mk-II rockets in Armenia, according to a report by Indian defence news website IDRW.
The proposed arrangement could strengthen defence-industrial ties between the two countries and help Armenia secure a more stable supply of ammunition for its artillery systems.
Armenia has already inducted Indian-made Pinaka Mk-II guided rockets and Pinaka Extended Range unguided rockets into its military inventory. However, the specific variant that could be produced locally has not yet been decided.
Under the potential agreement, an Indian defence public-sector undertaking or another Indian defence company could provide manufacturing expertise, technical support and training for Armenian personnel.
The production process could be introduced in phases. Armenia may initially use components and materials supplied by India before gradually increasing the share of locally manufactured parts. The extent of localisation would depend on technical feasibility and the terms of the final agreement.
For Armenia, local production could improve ammunition availability and reduce dependence on repeated imports. For India, the proposal could expand defence exports beyond the supply of finished weapons to include technology partnerships and overseas manufacturing.
However, discussions are still ongoing. The production model, technology transfer arrangements and rocket variant remain undecided, and neither side has announced a final agreement.
If finalised, the initiative could mark another step in the expanding defence partnership between India and Armenia.
