Ashok Leyland bags order to supply Tracked Combat Vehicle to armed forces

The Company will collaborate with CVRDE for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of lightweight clutch for the design and development of weight optimised 1500hp Automatic Transmission

Ashok Leyland has bagged an order to supply Tracked Vehicles for the Indian armed forces. The tender is meant for developmental work and marks Ashok  Leyland's foray into tracked vehicle business.

As per the scope of the work, the company will collaborate with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai for the manufacturing, assembly and testing of lightweight clutch for the design and development of weight optimised 1500hp Automatic Transmission for Main Battle Tanks. 

Amandeep Singh, Head - Defence, Ashok Leyland, said that for over three decades, Ashok Leyland has been a vital part of the country's Defence forces