Trials begin for BAE systems BVS10 all-terrain vehicles in India
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Trials with the Indian Army will begin this month to investigate the capabilities of the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle. This project follows the signing of a licensing and production deal between British giant BAE Systems and Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro Limited to provide the BvS10 to the Indian Armed Forces.
The BvS10 all-terrain vehicle is already in service with numerous nations, including Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, with orders for the German Army now being processed. Following their success in the Cold Weather AllTerrain Vehicle program, BAE Systems has been contracted to supply the US Army with 110 unarmored "Beowulf" versions.
To satisfy the unique requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, a modified derivative known as the BvS10-Sindhu was created in partnership with Swedish firm BAE Systems Hägglunds.
Arun Ramchandani, Executive Vice President and Head of L&T Defence, expressed excitement about the relationship and its potential to strengthen L&T's Armoured Systems division.He stated that the BvS10-Sindhu is well-suited for the tough terrains and climatic circumstances in which it would be used.
The BvS10 vehicle excels in difficult terrains such as snow, ice, rock, sand, mud, bogs, and steep slopes.It also has amphibious capabilities, allowing it to operate in flooded locations or along coastlines.Personnel transport, command and control, vehicle repair and recovery, logistics support, situational awareness,ambulance, mounted lethality, and support weaponry are all options for the vehicle.
The BvS10's mobility, adaptability, and suitability for adverse climatic conditions were noted by Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, Managing Director of BAE Systems Hägglunds.He stressed the significance of this relationship with Larsen & Toubro in growing into the Indo-Pacific market and meeting the Indian Army's crucial demands.