Ashok Leyland secures defence orders worth Rs 700 crore

CHENNAI: Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has announced that its defence business has won multiple orders valued at more than Rs 700 crore.
The vehicles to be supplied under these orders are to fulfil defence sector needs of troop transportation, logistics and other specialized mobility requirements under the Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) programme. Deliveries will commence next financial year.
The recently awarded contracts encompass a diverse range of specialized vehicles, including the Stallion 4×4, Stallion 6×6, Short Chassis Bus and Mobility System Travelling Platform.
Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, “The defence business remains a key pillar of Ashok Leyland’s future growth.”
Amandeep Singh, president – defence business, Ashok Leyland, said, “Our future defence order and tender pipeline is also quite robust.”