Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army has announced significant order wins, valued at Rs 800 crore in the Defence Sector. The contracts awarded include the procurement of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 4x4) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 6x6).

he FAT 4x4 and GTV 6x6 are specialized vehicles employed by the Artillery for towing light and medium guns, respectively. Both these platforms were prominently featured in the initial positive indigenisation list announced by the Government of India. Ashok Leyland's selection for these crucial defence contracts underscores the company's commitment to indigenous manufacturing and its position as a trusted partner for the Indian Armed Forces.

Shenu Agarwal, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland said, "The Defence business has been a strong pillar of growth for us, and this win further establishes our leadership in Defence mobility vehicles business. We are grateful for the trust placed in Ashok Leyland by the Government of India, and we remain dedicated to contributing to the country's indigenisation efforts and self-reliance in defence manufacturing."

Amandeep Singh, President, Defence Business, Ashok Leyland said, "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. Ashok Leyland has invested in development of mobility platforms ranging from 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10 & 12x12 for various applications and operational requirements of Indian Armed Forces.  These platforms are indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by Ashok Leyland and contribute significantly towards import substitution."

Over the course of the next 12 months, Ashok Leyland aims to deliver these cutting-edge vehicles to meet the requirements of the Indian Army.