The Indian Army has awarded Larsen & Toubro (L&T) a contract to manufacture the BvS10 Sindhu, developed in partnership with BAE Systems. Production will take place at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, supported by detailed design and technical guidance from BAE Systems Hägglunds—the creator of the BvS10 series. The agreement also covers integrated logistics support for fielding, maintenance, and long-term sustainment.
The BvS10 Sindhu is an enhanced, India-specific version of the well-known BvS10 articulated all-terrain vehicle. The platform has been adapted for the country’s extreme weather and diverse terrain, including high-altitude zones, deserts, marshlands, and coastal or riverine environments. During rigorous evaluations, the vehicle demonstrated reliable performance at both sea level and in challenging mountainous regions.
Tommy Gustafsson Rask, Managing Director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, noted “The BvS10 is recognised for its unique mobility and resilience in harsh climates—qualities the Indian Army emphasized throughout the trials. We are pleased to advance India’s defence modernisation with a licensed production model that strengthens local capability and supports the Make in India vision.”
The Sindhu programme will bolster the Army’s tactical, operational, and strategic mobility across multiple theatres, while contributing to India’s focus on modernising and expanding its defence industrial base. The award positions L&T and BAE Systems as long-term partners in delivering next-generation mobility solutions and improving the nation’s self-reliance in critical military platforms.
Arun Ramchandani, Senior Vice President & Head of L&T’s Precision Engineering & Systems division, said “This agreement reinforces India’s manufacturing capabilities and highlights L&T’s experience in building complex defence systems at scale. Paired with BAE Systems’ proven platform and global expertise, it marks an important step for indigenous defence production.”
The collaboration is designed to ensure assurance of supply even in times of global uncertainty, merging advanced international technology with domestic manufacturing. Darren Restarick, Regional Director at BAE Systems Hägglunds, added “This contract reflects excellent cooperation between our teams and represents the first entry of the BvS10 family into Asia. It sets the stage for future opportunities and highlights the platform’s leadership in the all-terrain, armoured and amphibious segment.”
The BvS10’s dual-body, articulated architecture allows it to traverse snow, ice, rocky inclines, desert conditions, swamps, and mountainous regions with ease. Its amphibious capability enables operations in flooded zones and shallow coastal waters. The platform can transport soldiers, cargo, and mission equipment or be outfitted with weapon systems depending on operational needs.
Its modular design supports multiple configurations including troop transport, command post, medical evacuation, repair and recovery, logistics support, and situational awareness variants. The BvS10 family is already deployed by Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, with orders placed by Germany as well.
Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational operating in EPC projects, advanced manufacturing, and technology services. With a focus on execution excellence and customer satisfaction, L&T has maintained leadership across its business segments for over eight decades.
BAE Systems, Inc is part of a global defence, aerospace, and security enterprise employing 89,600 people worldwide, including 34,000 in the United States. The company delivers platforms and services across air, land, sea, space, cyber, advanced electronics, intelligence, and security. Its mission is to equip and protect defence forces with innovative, high-performance technology.
