L&T to Build BvS10 ‘Sindhu’ All-Terrain Armoured Vehicles in India Under BAE Systems Licence

New Delhi, India – November 20, 2025: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will manufacture the BvS10 ‘Sindhu’ all-terrain armoured vehicles for the Indian Army at its Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, under a licensed production agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds. The programme, aligned with the government’s “Make in India” initiative, includes an integrated logistics support (ILS) package to sustain the fleet through its lifecycle. Technical and design support will be provided by the original developer, BAE Systems Hägglunds.

Licensed Production and Scope

L&T confirmed it will draw on BAE Systems Hägglunds’ technical expertise to localise production of the BvS10 platform’s Indian variant, the BvS10 Sindhu. The companies announced their collaboration in 2023 to introduce the platform to India as part of the Make in India programme.

• Manufacturing site: Armoured Systems Complex, Hazira, Gujarat
• Support: Technical and design backing from BAE Systems Hägglunds
• ILS coverage: Initial deployment, upkeep, and full life-cycle sustainment

L&T precision engineering and systems senior vice president and head Arun Ramchandani said: “This contract marks a significant milestone in India’s defence landscape under the Make in India initiative and reaffirms L&T’s strengths in systems engineering and manufacturing of defence-critical requirements at industrial scale, complemented by a proven vehicle platform and the global defence credentials of BAE Systems.”

Platform Tailored for Indian Conditions

The BvS10 Sindhu is an upgraded variant of BAE Systems’ articulated BvS10 all-terrain vehicle, tailored to Indian operational requirements. It is engineered for high-altitude, desert, marshland, and amphibious environments, and has completed a series of trials across different terrains and elevations in India.

According to L&T, the programme will provide the Indian Army with “enhanced operational, strategic and tactical mobility” for a range of deployment needs, supporting the country’s ongoing military modernisation efforts.

Capabilities and Mission Configurations

The BvS10 platform is designed to traverse snow, ice, rocks, sand, mud, swamps, and mountain slopes, and can operate in flooded areas and coastal waters. Its modular construction enables rapid configuration for multiple missions, including:

• Troop transport
• Command and control
• Ambulance and casualty evacuation
• Vehicle recovery
• Logistics resupply
• Situational awareness and sensor payloads
• Mounting of weapon systems

Industry Perspective and Regional Significance

BAE Systems Hägglunds regional director Darren Restarick said: “This milestone not only lays the foundation for future growth but also marks the first expansion of BvS10 into Asia – underscoring its unrivalled position in the all-terrain, armoured, amphibious market.”

Globally, the BvS10 is in service with the armed forces of Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the UK, reinforcing its established role in the all-terrain armoured vehicle segment. In September 2025, BAE Systems delivered three BvS10 armoured personnel carriers to defence forces in Sweden, Germany, and the UK, highlighting continued international demand for the platform.

Why It Matters for India

The localisation of the BvS10 Sindhu strengthens India’s defence manufacturing base while fielding a proven, scalable platform across diverse terrains. By pairing indigenous production at Hazira with OEM-backed technical support and comprehensive ILS, the programme aims to ensure operational availability, maintainability, and lifecycle efficiency for the Indian Army’s future mobility needs.

Conclusion

The L&T-BAE Systems Hägglunds agreement advances India’s Make in India trajectory with a critical capability for all-terrain and amphibious operations. With trials completed and production lined up at Hazira, Gujarat, the BvS10 Sindhu is set to equip the Indian Army with enhanced mobility and mission flexibility, as the programme moves toward deployment backed by long-term sustainment support.