Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will manufacture the BvS10 Sindhu, an all-terrain armoured vehicle, for the Indian Army at its Hazira facility in Gujarat.
The vehicle is designed to operate in high-altitude mountains, deserts, marshes, and flooded areas. It is also amphibious, able to move through water. The modular design allows it to be used as a troop carrier, command post, ambulance, cargo vehicle, or weapon platform.
The project is in collaboration with BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original designers of the BvS10, who will provide technical support. L&T will handle local manufacturing, maintenance, and long-term support, ensuring the vehicles remain operational throughout their lifecycle.
This deal is a major step under Make-in-India, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing while providing the Army with robust, versatile vehicles for difficult terrains.
The BvS10 platform is already used by countries like the UK, Sweden, France, Austria, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, and the Indian version “Sindhu” will now be produced locally.
Tommy Gustafsson Rask of BAE Systems praised the vehicle’s mobility in extreme climates, while L&T officials highlighted their role in building advanced defence systems in India.
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