Ashok Leyland bags multiple defence order worth ₹700 cr

Ashok Leyland has secured multiple defence orders worth over ₹700 crore. The contracts include the supply of specialised vehicles for troop transportation, logistics, and mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) programme.

Deliveries are set to begin in the next financial year, according to a statement.

For decades, Ashok Leyland has been a trusted partner in defence mobility. These new orders reinforce our leadership in the sector. The defence business remains a key pillar of our future growth, said Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland.

The newly awarded contracts cover a range of advanced mobility solutions, including the Stallion 4×4, Stallion 6×6, Short Chassis Bus, and Mobility System Travelling Platform. These vehicles are designed to provide superior reliability and off-road capability, ensuring operational efficiency in the country’s toughest terrains.

“We are committed to strengthening India’s defence capabilities through indigenous design and manufacturing. Our versatile vehicle platforms, ranging from 4×4 to 12×12, continue to be the backbone of logistics and specialist operations for the armed forces, said Amandeep Singh, President – Defence Business, Ashok Leyland.

In Q3 of this fiscal, the company’s defence revenue stood at ₹100 crore.