L&T And BAE Systems Start Production of BVS 10 Sindhu ATV For Indian Army

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), working in partnership with BAE Systems, has commenced production of the BvS10 Sindhu articulated all-terrain vehicle for the Indian Army. The development is intended to strengthen the Army’s ability to transport personnel and equipment through difficult geographical and climatic conditions.

L&T And BAE Systems Start Production of BVS 10 Sindhu ATV For Indian Army

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), working in partnership with BAE Systems, has commenced production of the BvS10 Sindhu articulated all-terrain vehicle for the Indian Army. The development is intended to strengthen the Army’s ability to transport personnel and equipment through difficult geographical and climatic conditions.

According to the supplied material, the Indian Army has placed an initial order for 18 vehicles. These are intended for deployment in Ladakh and the Kutch region, two areas that present very different operational challenges.

In Ladakh, the vehicles are expected to support military operations at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet, where steep mountains, snow and severe winter conditions can make movement difficult. Temperatures in the region may fall to approximately −55°C.

In the Kutch region, the vehicles are intended to operate in extreme heat, with temperatures potentially reaching 55°C, as well as in marshlands, desert areas and the Great Rann of Kutch. Conventional military vehicles can face considerable mobility challenges in such environments.

The BvS10 Sindhu is an adapted version of the established BvS10 articulated all-terrain platform, configured for Indian Army requirements. Its articulated mobility system enables it to negotiate snow, ice, rocks, sand, mud, swamps and steep terrain. This capability can help move troops and equipment into locations that are difficult to access with conventional wheeled or tracked vehicles.

Key facts for competitive exams

• Indian company: Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
• Partner: BAE Systems.
• Vehicle: BvS10 Sindhu.
• Initial order: 18 vehicles.
• Intended deployment areas: Ladakh and Kutch.
• Key capability: Articulated mobility across challenging terrain.

Type  Amphibious armoured vehicle

Place of origin  Sweden / United Kingdom

Designer  BAE Systems Land Systems Hägglunds

Passengers  4 passengers (front car), 8 passengers (rear car)

Operational range up to 500km

Maximum speed  70 km/h roads, 5 km/h water