Ashok Leyland launches three advanced products at DefExpo 2022

  • Industry News
  • Oct 19,22
The company showcased products like JEET 4x4 (a proven vehicle platform, equipped to perform in hills, high altitude, cross country, plains & desert terrain), LBPV 4x4 (light bullet proof vehicle 4x4) and Tank T72 GB Assembly aggregates (gear boxes).
Ashok Leyland launches three advanced products at DefExpo 2022

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) 

Ashok Leyland, Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, showcased its three advanced-technology products and solutions at the ongoing DefExpo India 2022, the defence exhibition organised by the Ministry of Defence at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Col Sonam Wangchuk, a Kargil War Hero and recipient of Maha Vir Chakra, 2nd Highest Gallantry Award, unveiled “JEET 4x4”, an all-new light general service vehicle, indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by Ashok Leyland. Rajesh R, Vice President – Defence & Power Solutions Business, Ashok Leyland unveiled and launched other products in the presence of senior dignitaries from Indian Army and MoD.

The products showcased at the Def Expo 2022 are: JEET 4x4 (a proven vehicle platform, equipped to perform in hills, high altitude, cross country, plains & desert terrain), LBPV 4x4 (light bullet proof vehicle 4x4) and Tank T72 GB Assembly aggregates (gear boxes). 

Through partnering with the Indian Army for its logistics needs, Ashok Leyland has been at the forefront of offering the next generation mobility solutions and technology for the country's armed services, following its philosophy of 'Aap ki Jeet, Hamari Jeet'.

Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “We continue to evolve as a trusted partner to the Indian armed forces in providing end-to-end solutions in the area of mobility. The products showcased today demonstrate our team’s capability and an innate understanding of the arduous operating conditions. We endeavor to expand our portfolio of products and solutions and contribute significantly towards the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.”

Speaking at the DefExpo 2022, Rajesh R, Vice President – Defence & Power Solutions Business, Ashok Leyland, said, “At the DefExpo, we are delighted to present our next generation capabilities for the Defence forces, keeping in view their anticipated mobility trends. These advanced technology solutions developed by our in-house R&D would also address the growing demand for resource efficiency and optimisation.”

JEET 4x4 is developed on a proven vehicle platform, most suitable for General Service (GS) role. The vehicle is well equipped to perform optimally in hills, high altitude, cross country, plains, and desert terrain. The vehicle also employs contemporary technology in all its system.

Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV) 4x4 is a versatile platform, indigenously designed and developed to carry small team of 06 combat soldiers into various tactical missions ranging from Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorist operations for Reconnaissance, Quick Reaction, and Patrolling. LBPV is designed for all-terrain mobility with armored protection and fitted with a weapon mount to operate independently in the battle field. 
 
Tank T72 GB Assembly gear boxes are used for Tank T-72 called ‘Ajeya’ in India. Ashok Leyland will begin to manufacture sub-assemblies and sub-components including the gear boxes for the Tank T72.

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