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Ashok Leyland one of the main suppliers of logistical vehicles to the Indian Army has received a military sector order worth Rs 8 billion. Contracts were awarded for the acquisition of the Field Artillery Tractor (FAT 44) and the Gun Towing Vehicle (GTV 66).

The Artillery uses the FAT 44 and GTV 666 specialised trucks to tow light and medium weapons respectively. Both of these platforms were extensively highlighted in the government of India's inaugural positive indigenisation list.

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. This is also a testament to our firm commitment to providing advanced mobility solutions for our armed forces. We are grateful for the trust placed in Ashok Leyland by the government of India and we remain dedicated to contributing to the countrys indigenisation efforts and self-reliance in defense manufacturing.聺

Amandeep Singh President 鈥� Defence Business Ashok Leyland said Ashok Leylands 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. We are proud that we have been a leading example of Atmanirbhar Bharat by serving alongside our forces through our products and solutions. Ashok Leyland has invested in the development of mobility platforms ranging from 4鈥�4 6鈥�6 8鈥�8 10鈥�10 & 12鈥�12 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. This win is even more special as it comes at a time when we mark another milestone and celebrate our 75th year anniversary in September this year.聺