Ashok Leyland Defence Business Secures Multiple Orders Worth ₹700 Crore

Ashok Leyland announced that its Defence business has won multiple orders valued at more than ₹700 crore. The vehicles to be supplied under these orders are to fulfil Defence sector needs of troop transportation, logistics, and other specialised mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) program. The news comes after Force Motors secured a major order from the Indian Defence Forces for 2,978 units of its rugged Force Gurkha vehicles. 

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Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland said, “We are immensely proud to have secured these new orders, which reinforce Ashok Leyland’s leadership in the sector and reaffirm our commitment to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the armed forces. The defence business remains a key pillar of Ashok Leyland’s future growth.”

The recently awarded contracts encompass a diverse range of specialised vehicles, including the Stallion 4x4, Stallion 6x6, Short Chassis Bus, and Mobility System Travelling Platform. These vehicles claim to combine superior reliability with off-road capability, ensuring manoeuvrability across the country’s most demanding terrains, and meeting a variety of operational requirements.