Ashok Leyland, the leading commercial vehicles manufacturer, has revealed that it has successfully secured defense contracts worth Rs 800 Crore. These contracts entail the supply of highly specialized vehicles, including 4×4 Field Artillery Tractors and 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles, to the Indian army. The delivery of these vehicles is expected to be completed within the next year and will cater to the specific needs of the Artillery battalions in efficiently transporting light and medium guns.
With substantial investments in diverse mobility platforms, Ashok Leyland has developed an impressive range of configurations, from 4×4 to 12×12, to meet the unique operational demands of the Indian Armed Forces. The company takes immense pride in designing, developing, and manufacturing these platforms entirely in-house, showcasing its commitment to indigenous production.
Notably, Ashok Leyland’s mobility solutions have consistently proven to be a reliable and invaluable asset for the defense sector, effectively meeting the logistics and personnel requirements of the armed forces. Since their deployment during the Kargil conflict in 1999, Ashok Leyland vehicles have served as the backbone of the Indian Army’s logistics supply chain, exhibiting their purpose-built design for military applications and ensuring optimal performance in the field.
Headquartered in Chennai, India, Ashok Leyland operates under the ownership of the Hinduja Group and stands as the second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the country. In addition to its civilian commercial vehicle division, the company has established a strong presence in the defense sector, producing an extensive range of light, medium, and heavy vehicles, catering to various configurations, including 4×4 to 12×12, for specialized applications.
Leading the organization is its Managing Director and CEO, Shenu Agarwal, who spearheads Ashok Leyland’s growth and excellence in both commercial and defense vehicle manufacturing.