Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, showcased six advanced-technology products and solutions at DefExpo India 2018. These products were unveiled by Mrs. Mahadevi Bilebal, W/o the late Lance Nayak Hanumanthappa Koppad, who was posthumously awarded the Sena medal, and Veer Chakra Hony Capt Raghunath Singh.
The products showcased were LSV 4×4, Light Specialist Vehicle 4×4; Guru 715: General Service logistics vehicle; Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle 4×4; Super Stallion 8×8, a high mobility vehicle; Power pack for artillery guns (technology solution for the Indian Army); and tracked vehicles (Repower, Upgrade Solutions for tracked vehicles & FICV mobility).
Ashok Leyland has been at the forefront in serving the nation by partnering with the Indian Army for its logistics needs. Following its philosophy of ‘Aapki Jeet, Hamari Jeet’, and a resolve to contribute to the nation’s security, Ashok Leyland has made significant investments in-house to develop the next generation of world-class mobility solutions and technologies for the country’s armed forces.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vinod K. Dasari, MD, Ashok Leyland, observed: “We have been an integral part of our nation’s Defence operations and we continue to evolve as a trusted partner in providing end-to-end solutions in the area of mobility. This year’s DefExpo focus is to showcase India as a major hub of defence production in the world. Ashok Leyland is proud to be leading in this area for almost three decades, and we plan to be at the forefront of designing and making in India by expanding our range of vehicle and technology solutions offering. We have developed capabilities which will help us to bid for 20-25 per cent of the tenders of the Indian Army as against less than one per cent earlier.”
Sharing his views, Mr. Amandeep Singh, Head – Defence, Ashok Leyland, said: “Our strong focus on in-house R&D and strategic partnerships with global defence suppliers has helped us develop the next generation of mobility solutions for our defence personnel and equipment. With the new generation vehicles and solutions, we are further extending the trust our army has in us. Known for robustness, endurance and latest technology, these offerings will help us expand our defence business multi-fold in the coming years. We are proud of having won 31 tenders in the last 2 years and this alone will result in cumulative revenues of over Rs. 5,000 crores over the next decade.”
AL wins order for 10×10 vehicles to carry Smerch Rockets
Ashok Leyland has won a major critical order from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), for supplying High Mobility 10×10 vehicles (HMV 10×10) which have been fully developed in India by Indians. This order will end a long search by the Indian Army that has been looking for HMV 10x10s to carry the Smerch Rockets. The initial order is worth over Rs. 100 crores.
Commenting on the order, Mr. Amandeep Singh, Head – Defence, Ashok Leyland, said: “We have won 12 of the 15 tenders we participated in last year, and this is a crucial win for us. This will pave Ashok Leyland’s way for newer opportunities in providing mobility platforms for other missile carriers, missile launchers, modular bridges and other critical loads. This order is a testament of our mobility leadership in the Defence sector, and we will continue to partner our forces in the service of the nation.”