 "Ashok Leyland joins hands with Lockheed Martin to cater defence logistics requirements")
Ashok Leyland Defence Systems (ALDS), has selected US global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, for pursuit of its Indian Armed Forces Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) and Light Armored Multipurpose (LAM) vehicle programmes.
Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Vehicle or Common Vehicle Next Generation (CVNG) will provide the base platform for this development effort, according to company's release.
Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, will serve as the prime contractor, and provide a will cater to global requirements of these vehicles and variants.
“As a licensed manufacturer of the CVNG, this opens up a huge opportunity for ALDS to globally export this vehicle platform and its variants as a Made in India product,” said the company.
Vinod K Dasari, managing director, Ashok Leyland, said: "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’ program, but help us provide robust and meaningful solutions to armed forces across new domains and geographies. We are buoyant about the defense segment, and expect our play to increase manifold.”
Scott Greene, vice-president of ground vehicles for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control added company's CVNG is a proven and versatile multi-terrain vehicle currently in service around the world.
Nitin Seth, president LCV and defence at Ashok Leyland added a combination of their technical expertise and Ashok Leyland's vehicle platforms, will enable us to offer versatile solutions to armed forces across segments.
Ashok Leyland is one of the major suppliers of mobility solutions to the Indian Army. With a host of proven products currently in service with the Indian Army. The company is looking to expand its portfolio into areas of need for the Indian Armed Forces.
