Ashok Leyland, Israel’s Elbit Systems sign MOU for high mobility vehicles

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elbit Systems of Israel. As part of this agreement, Ashok Leyland will provide High Mobility vehicles (HMV) for mounting Elbit Systems’ artillery guns and systems. The integrated systems are targeted for worldwide export markets. Ashok Leyland has expertise in design, manufacturing of logistic vehicles, combat support High Mobility Vehicles (HMV) and armoured vehicles for the defence forces.

Elbit Systems, Israel, is a high technology company globally engaged in a range of defense areas including land systems, artillery systems and platforms, howitzers, mortars and ammunition. This collaboration will strengthen its defense business and provide an opportunity to export these integrated systems worldwide.

Vinod K. Dasari, MD, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland is proud to be associated with ELBIT Systems and we are certain this partnership will expand our reach globally. It underlines our capabilities of making and designing in India, for the world. This step is also in line with our strategy of increasing contribution from our Defence Business which will help us de-risk our overall business.”