Mahindra Bags Order For 1300 Light Specialist Vehicles Worth Rs. 1,056 Crore From MoD
rnrnrnrnIn the company's official statement, SP Shukla, Chairman, Mahindra Defence Systems Limited, said, "This contract truly signifies the success of Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It is the first major contract for the advanced armored tactical vehicles that are designed and developed by the private sector in India with intellectual property rights within the country. This contract paves the way for large-scale adoption of Indian platforms with indigenous capabilities."rnrn The Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicle in service with the Indian Battalion deployed for the UN Peacekeeping mission in AfricarnrnA variant of the Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicle is already in service with the Indian battalion deployed as part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Africa. Other friendly foreign countries have also requested MDS for the details of this vehicle for their operations, suggesting the export potential of this armored vehicle, designed and manufactured in India.rnrnAlso Read: Mahindra Marazzo AMT models revealed ahead of launchrnrnAlso Read: 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 launched, features, price and moreA proud day for #MakeInIndia.#MahindraDefence thanks Min of #Defence for order of 1300 Armoured Tactical Vehicles (LSV).rnWe @MahindraRise are proud to develop & build 1st such indigenous vehicle in India as per specs of #IndianArmy. @PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @anandmahindra pic.twitter.com/VLqiJ8IU59rnrn— SP Shukla (@Prakashukla) March 22, 2021