The base platforms of Lockheed combat vehicles will be used to develop light specialist and light armoured multipurpose vehicles for the Indian Army.
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd (ALDS) announced on Tuesday that it has tied up with US-based defence contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop combat vehicles for the Indian Army.
The base platforms of Lockheed combat vehicles will be used to develop light specialist and light armoured multipurpose vehicles for the Indian Army.
“As the largest provider of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, Ashok Leyland has a strong portfolio in the defence sector. This partnership will not just further India’s ambitions under the Make in India programme, but help us provide robust and meaningful solutions to armed forces across new domains and geographies," Ashok Leyland MD Vinod K. Dasari said in a statement.
"We are buoyant about the defence segment, and expect our play to increase manifold,” he added.
With the Indian armed forces looking to modernize their armoured vehicle fleet, there could be more opportunities ahead, according to Dasari.
“A combination of their (Lockheed Martin) technical expertise and our proven vehicle platforms will enable us to offer versatile solutions to armed forces across segments,” President, light combat vehicles & defence, Ashok Leyland Nitin Seth said.
The base platforms of Lockheed combat vehicles will be used to develop light specialist and light armoured multipurpose vehicles for the Indian Army.
“As the largest provider of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, Ashok Leyland has a strong portfolio in the defence sector. This partnership will not just further India’s ambitions under the Make in India programme, but help us provide robust and meaningful solutions to armed forces across new domains and geographies," Ashok Leyland MD Vinod K. Dasari said in a statement.
"We are buoyant about the defence segment, and expect our play to increase manifold,” he added.
With the Indian armed forces looking to modernize their armoured vehicle fleet, there could be more opportunities ahead, according to Dasari.
“A combination of their (Lockheed Martin) technical expertise and our proven vehicle platforms will enable us to offer versatile solutions to armed forces across segments,” President, light combat vehicles & defence, Ashok Leyland Nitin Seth said.
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