Ashok Leyland bags defence orders worth Rs 800 cr from Indian Army

According to Amandeep Singh, Ashok Leyland's President for Defence Business, the mobility platforms spanning from 44, 666, 868, 1010, and 1212 are indigenously developed and built by Ashok Leyland, which has contributed considerably to import substitution.

Mumbai, Ashok Leyland, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced on Monday that it had received orders from the Indian Army for Rs 800 crore. Contracts were also issued for the acquisition of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 44) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 66) said Ashok Leyland in a statement.

"We obtained these orders from the Indian Army." "The Defense business has been a strong pillar of growth for us, and this win cements our leadership in the Defence mobility vehicles business," said Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ashok Leyland.

The vehicles will be supplied over the following 12 months to suit the Indian Army's needs, according to the business.
According to the firm, the FAT 44 and GTV 6 are specialized trucks used by the artillery for hauling light and medium weapons, respectively.

"Ashok Leyland's 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," stated Amandeep Singh, Ashok Leyland's President for military Business.

According to him, Ashok Leyland has invested in the development of mobility platforms ranging from 44, 666, 868, 1010, and 1212 for varied applications and operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. According to the firm, these platforms are indigenously conceived, developed, and built by Ashok Leyland and contribute considerably to import substitution.