Ashok Leyland Secures Rs 700 Crore Defence Orders For Military Vehicles

Ashok Leyland, a key supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, has secured multiple contracts totaling more than Rs 700 crore. The orders include vehicles for troop movement, logistics and mobility under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) program.

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland said, “For decades, Ashok Leyland has been a trusted partner in Defence mobility. We are immensely proud to have secured these new orders, which reinforce Ashok Leyland’s leadership in the sector and reaffirms our commitment to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the armed forces. The defence business remains a key pillar of Ashok Leyland’s future growth.”

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The contracts include a variety of vehicles such as the Stallion 4x4, Stallion 6x6, Short Chassis Bus and Mobility System Travelling Platform. These vehicles are designed to meet the operational needs of the armed forces, ensuring transport and mobility in different terrains.

Deliveries for the orders are scheduled to begin in the next financial year. The new contracts reinforce Ashok Leyland’s role in supplying transport solutions to the Indian Armed Forces.

Ashok Leyland continues to develop military vehicles in line with India's self-reliance goals in defence manufacturing. The company has been a long-term supplier to the armed forces, providing transport and logistics solutions for various operational requirements.

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Amandeep Singh, President – Defence Business, Ashok Leyland said, “As a proud proponent of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat,’ we are committed to strengthening India’s defence capabilities through indigenous design and manufacturing in the Defence mobility sector. Our vehicle platforms ranging from 4x4 to 12x12, packed with contemporary Defence specific requirements, including armouring, known for their versatility and durability, remain the backbone of logistics and specialist needs of Armed Forces. As the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, we take immense pride in supporting our forces and remain committed to delivering these orders on time. Our future Defence order and tender pipeline is also quite robust.”