Ashok Leyland Defence Business Secures Multiple Orders Worth ₹700 Crore

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.

By Pratik Rakshit

Last updated: March 28, 2025 | 1 min read

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.

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.”

Ashok Leyland ATT 4x4.jpg — **The vehicles to be supplied under these orders are to fulfil Defence sector needs of troop transportation, logistics, and other specialised mobility requirements.**

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.

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Pratik Rakshit

Pratik Rakshit has been writing and talking about cars since 2015. A journalism postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, he has worked across both magazine and digital platforms, developing a sharp, well-rounded voice in automotive storytelling. From hatchbacks to high-performance SUVs, he tests cars the old-school way—by feel, instinct, and an honest throttle. While he respects automotive tech and innovation, his soft spot remains with no-frills, mechanical purity. He also harbours a long-standing fascination for a certain Bavarian brand with roots in aircraft engines. His idea of the perfect car? A rear-engined Porsche with timeless curves, naturally aspirated flat-six, and a manual gearbox. Off the road, Pratik is a loyal Chelsea FC supporter and backs Lewis Hamilton every race weekend.