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Indian Army Awards L&T Contract to Build BvS10 ‘Sindhu’ All‑Terrain Vehicles

The first 18 troop‑carrying vehicles are slated for delivery within two years under a technology‑transfer program.

Overview

  • L&T will manufacture the BvS10 Sindhu at its Hazira Armoured Systems Complex with technical and design support from BAE Systems Hägglunds.
  • The contract includes integrated logistics support covering initial fielding, maintenance and life‑cycle sustainment.
  • BAE officials say the program targets more than 60 percent indigenous content to strengthen security of supply under Make in India.
  • The Sindhu variant was tailored for India’s environments and completed demanding trials, including high‑altitude testing up to roughly 18,000 feet.
  • All 18 vehicles in the initial tranche are troop carriers, the contract value has not been disclosed and modularity allows other mission variants if future orders follow.