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The ‘AMW Defence’ range on display at the show in-
cluded a 4X4 General Service / Logistics truck, which can
be offered with engines ranging from 180bhp to 270bhp.
It offers greater mobility over difficult terrain and has a
permanent all-wheel drive system for improved traction.
In addition, its tiltable cabin is air-conditioned to enhance
comfort.
The second vehicle on display was a firefighting truck
which meets stringent defence specifications. The vehicle
has been developed to control any fire incidence at vital
installations and can be offered with engine options rang-
ing from 180bhp to 270bhp.
AMW also displayed a 6X4 heavy duty recovery vehi-
cle, available in 6X6 configuration. This vehicle offers a
state-of-the-art hydraulic recovery solution to the Armed
Forces. Its unique features include an under-lift and move
operation, lighter mounted equipment with high lift ca-
pacity and a 210 degree rotation for ease of recovery in
challenging terrain.
The company has decided to enter the military trucks
market in India given the growing demand for defence
vehicles in the country. The Indian Army, which is the
third largest in the world, currently has a fleet of more
than 150,000 vehicles and buys around 7,000 new trucks
every year. The ‘AMW Defence’ range which was devel-
oped over a two-year period would be made at the com-
pany’s Bhuj plant.
The AMW team that developed the new range of mili-
tary vehicles is led by John Begg, who has extensive ex-
perience in both Europe and Asia in the development of
military vehicles, including logistics and armoured vehi-
cles.
AMW is keen on participating in various vehicle pro-
grams for the Indian Defence Forces and has the neces-
sary infrastructure at its Bhuj plant, including facilities
for product manufacturing, testing and prototyping of be-
spoke vehicle applications.
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Asia MotorWorks (AMW), India’s
third largest heavy commercial vehicle
manufacturer, unveiled its new range
of military vehicles called ‘AMW
Defence’ at Defence Expo 2012.