India Picks BAE Hägglunds' BvS-10 for Army's New Tracked Vehicle
November 19, 2025 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2025-1764102360220-823
The Indian Army has selected BAE Systems Hägglunds’ BvS-10 for its next all-terrain tracked vehicle under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Larsen & Toubro will be responsible for manufacturing the vehicles at their Armoured Systems Complex facility in Hazira, India. The production contract is worth an undisclosed sum and includes a comprehensive integrated logistic support package. Breaking Defense reports that the BvS-10 has successfully passed vehicle trials at altitudes as high as 18,000 feet above mean sea level.
Key Takeaways
- The Indian Army has selected BAE Systems Hägglunds’ BvS-10 for its next all-terrain tracked vehicle.
- Production contract worth an undisclosed sum was awarded to Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro.
- 18 BvS-10 ‘Sindhu’ ATVs will be manufactured at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex facility.
Strategic Implications
This deal may indicate India’s growing reliance on foreign defense contractors, particularly those with experience in Asia. The production contract could also enhance BAE Systems Hägglunds’ presence in the region and increase its competitiveness. However, it remains unclear whether the Indian MoD will modify BvS-10 for additional roles, which could impact the project’s scope and timeline.