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

The FAT 4x4 and GTV 6x6 are specialized vehiclesemployed by the Artillery for towing light and medium guns, respectively. Boththese platforms were prominently featured in the initial positiveindigenization list announced by the Government of India.

Speaking on the order win, Shenu Agarwal, MD andCEO, Ashok Leyland said, “The Defence business has been a strong pillar ofgrowth for us, and this win further establishes our leadership in Defence mobility vehicles business.”

Added Amandeep Singh, President – DefenceBusiness, Ashok Leyland said, “Ashok Leyland's dependable mobility solutionshave consistently remained a formidable asset within the defence sector,catering to the diverse needs of personnel and logistics across the armedforces. Ashok Leyland has invested in development of mobility platforms rangingfrom 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, and 12x12 for various applications and operationalrequirements of Indian Armed Forces. These platforms are indigenously designed,developed, and manufactured by Ashok Leyland and contribute significantlytowards import substitution.”

Over the course of the next 12 months, AshokLeyland will diligently deliver these cutting-edge vehicles to meet therequirements of the Indian Army.