L&T and BAE Systems Secure Indian Army Contract for BvS10 Production
Filing Summary
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and BAE Systems have secured a contract with the Indian Army for the licensed manufacturing of the BvS10 Sindhu vehicles. The production will occur at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, with technical support from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The contract includes a comprehensive logistics support package. The BvS10 Sindhu is an upgraded all-terrain vehicle designed for India’s diverse environments. This agreement supports India’s defense modernization and aligns with the Make in India initiative. The BvS10 is already in service in several countries, including Austria and the UK.
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and BAE Systems have entered into a contract with the Indian Army for the licensed manufacturing of the BvS10 Sindhu vehicles. The agreement involves the indigenous production of these vehicles at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex located in Hazira. BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original manufacturer of the BvS10 platform, will provide technical and design support. The contract also includes a comprehensive integrated logistics support package to cover initial deployment, maintenance, and life-cycle sustainment.
The filing does not disclose specific financial terms or payment structures related to the contract. However, the agreement is part of a strategic partnership that emphasizes local manufacturing and technology transfer under the Make in India initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance India’s defense capabilities and support the country’s efforts towards industrial self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
The BvS10 Sindhu is an upgraded version of the BvS10 articulated all-terrain vehicle. It is specifically adapted for India’s varied terrain and climate, including high altitude, desert, marshland, and amphibious environments. The vehicle has undergone and successfully completed a series of demanding trials, demonstrating its performance in both sea-level and high-altitude regions. The BvS10’s modular design allows for reconfiguration to suit different missions, such as personnel transport, command and control, ambulance service, and logistics support.
The BvS10 Sindhu program is designed to deliver enhanced operational, strategic, and tactical mobility to the Indian Army. It supports India’s defense modernization efforts and reinforces the country’s industrial self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The vehicle is currently in service in several countries, including Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, and is on order for the German Army.
The timeline for the implementation of the contract and the specific milestones involved have not been detailed in the filing. The production will take place at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, with BAE Systems Hägglunds providing technical support. This partnership represents a model for global security of supply, combining world-class technology with indigenous manufacturing capabilities.
BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company with a focus on delivering products and services for air, land, sea, and space. The company is committed to supporting defense modernization efforts through local manufacturing and technology transfer initiatives.
Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational company engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services. The company operates across multiple geographies and focuses on maintaining leadership in its major lines of business through a customer-focused approach and a commitment to quality.