Larsen & Toubro and BAE Systems have secured a contract from the Indian Army to supply BvS10 armoured vehicles. The deal marks a strategic boost to India’s defence mobility capabilities, enhancing operational readiness in extreme terrains and reinforcing domestic defence manufacturing partnerships.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), in collaboration with UK-based BAE Systems, has been awarded a significant contract by the Indian Army for the supply of BvS10 all-terrain armoured vehicles. The BvS10, known for its high mobility across snow, desert, and mountainous regions, is designed to support troop movement and logistics in hostile environments.
The contract is part of India’s broader push to modernize its armed forces and strengthen indigenous defence production under the Make in India initiative. L&T will manufacture and deliver the vehicles in partnership with BAE Systems, leveraging its domestic engineering and production capabilities.
Key highlights from the announcement include:
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The BvS10 platform is a dual-body, amphibious vehicle capable of operating in extreme weather and terrain conditions.
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The contract supports India’s strategic focus on high-altitude warfare and rapid deployment capabilities.
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L&T will lead the manufacturing and integration of the vehicles in India, boosting local defence production.
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BAE Systems brings its global expertise in armoured mobility and battlefield-tested platforms to the partnership.
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The Indian Army aims to deploy these vehicles in regions such as Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh for enhanced tactical mobility.
Sources: Reuters, BAE Systems Official Release, L&T Defence Announcements, Business Standard.