Ashok Leyland Bags Rs 800 Crore Defense Order
18 Jul 2023
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CW Team
Ashok Leyland, one of the main suppliers of logistical vehicles to the Indian Army, has received a military sector order worth Rs 8 billion. Contracts were awarded for the acquisition of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 44) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 66).
The Artillery uses the FAT 44 and GTV 666 specialized trucks to tow light and medium weapons, respectively. Both of these platforms were extensively highlighted in the government of India's inaugural positive indigenisation list.
Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland said, 鈥淭he Defence business has been a strong pillar of growth for us, and this win further establishes our leadership in defence mobility vehicles business. This is also a testament to our firm commitment to providing advanced mobility solutions for our armed forces. We are grateful for the trust placed in Ashok Leyland by the government of India, and we remain dedicated to contributing to the country鈥檚 indigenisation efforts and self-reliance in defense manufacturing.鈥�
Amandeep Singh, President 鈥� Defence Business, Ashok Leyland said, 鈥淎shok Leyland鈥檚 dependable mobility solutions have consistently remained a formidable asset within the defense sector, catering to the diverse needs of personnel and logistics across the armed forces. We are proud that we have been a leading example of 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥�, by serving alongside our forces through our products and solutions. Ashok Leyland has invested in development of mobility platforms ranging from 4脳4, 6脳6, 8脳8, 10脳10 & 12脳12 for various applications and operational requirements of Indian Armed Forces. These platforms are indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by Ashok Leyland and contribute significantly towards import substitution. This win is even more special as it comes at a time when we mark another milestone and celebrate our 75th year anniversary in September this year.鈥�
The directive will be carried out over the next 12 months.
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Ashok Leyland, one of the main suppliers of logistical vehicles to the Indian Army, has received a military sector order worth Rs 8 billion. Contracts were awarded for the acquisition of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 44) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 66).
The Artillery uses the FAT 44 and GTV 666 specialized trucks to tow light and medium weapons, respectively. Both of these platforms were extensively highlighted in the government of India's inaugural positive indigenisation list.
Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland said, 鈥淭he Defence business has been a strong pillar of growth for us, and this win further establishes our leadership in defence mobility vehicles business. This is also a testament to our firm commitment to providing advanced mobility solutions for our armed forces. We are grateful for the trust placed in Ashok Leyland by the government of India, and we remain dedicated to contributing to the country鈥檚 indigenisation efforts and self-reliance in defense manufacturing.鈥�
Amandeep Singh, President 鈥� Defence Business, Ashok Leyland said, 鈥淎shok Leyland鈥檚 dependable mobility solutions have consistently remained a formidable asset within the defense sector, catering to the diverse needs of personnel and logistics across the armed forces. We are proud that we have been a leading example of 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥�, by serving alongside our forces through our products and solutions. Ashok Leyland has invested in development of mobility platforms ranging from 4脳4, 6脳6, 8脳8, 10脳10 & 12脳12 for various applications and operational requirements of Indian Armed Forces. These platforms are indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by Ashok Leyland and contribute significantly towards import substitution. This win is even more special as it comes at a time when we mark another milestone and celebrate our 75th year anniversary in September this year.鈥�
The directive will be carried out over the next 12 months.
See also: Ashok Leyland launches e-marketplace for used commercial vehicles AEL and Ashok Leyland to develop Hydrogen powered trucks
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