Tata Motors to deliver first lot of all terrain defence vehicles by December

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PANAJI: Tata Motors today said it will deliver the first lot of all terrain heavy mobility vehicles to the defence forces by December.

The company has won Rs 900 crore order for over 1,200 all terrain '6 by 6' heavy mobility vehicles from the Defence Ministry to be delivered over next two years.

"Indian Army has been importing and assembling 6 by 6 and 8 by 8 vehicles from Czechoslovakia for last 20 years. Recently, the Centre opened up competition to indigenous players and Tata motors and ordinance factory board (OFB) as well as Tatra company from Czechoslovakia," V S Noronha, Vice President, Tata Motors Ltd told PTI.

"On opening of commercial bids, Tata Motors was lower than the defence sector undertaking by at least Rs 20 lakh per vehicle. This is the benefit of Make in India that is ultimately going to be benefiting the Army," he said.

"These are 6 by 6 all terrain heavy mobility vehicles and they are fitted with material handling cranes for loading and unloading of stores, weapons, ammunition and others. They are the backbone of forward logistics chain of the Indian army," Noronha added.

"As per the contract approximately 40 units have to be delivered by December this year. Even contractually we have two years to complete but we expect that we will be able to deliver before deadline. We are also expecting follow on order," he said,

These vehicles will be manufactured at the Jamshedpur facility, and the company is trying for 95 per cent indigenisation by the end of the contract.

"Previously we were supplying vehicles in the logistics segment like 4 by 4 troop carriers, load carriers. The current order is an upgrade. The 6 by 6 vehicles move behind the combat vehicles. They have high mobility and far higher pay loads. They are fitted with 380 HP engine," Noronha said.

After successful bidding for the all terrain vehicles, Tata Motors is aiming to win contract under the Defence Ministry's Future Infantry Combat Programme (FICP).

"As of now overall not much of Tata business comes from the defence sector but we plan to grow and government is giving us opportunities. The biggest opportunity that has come in our way is future infantry combat program we have issued Expression of Interest (EIO)," the official said.

"FCIP is worth Rs 50,000 crore spread over 25 years. Tata motors will lead group of Tata companies in the defence base and together we will bid for this program. Our competition will come from OFB, Larson and Tubro, Mahindra and Mahindra," he said.

Noronha stated that the bids for the program are due on October 14 this year.

"Government will take six months to down select two development agencies. The best part of the program is that it is fully funded by the Centre. R&D would be by selected company and government," he added.

Source:- Tata Motors to deliver first lot of all terrain defence vehicles by December - The Economic Times

 

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Tata Motors 6X6 High-Mobility MAV

The Tata 6X6 is designed for easy operability. The vehicle is easy to maintain, due to accessibility to its aggregates. The vehicle is fitted with central tire inflation system (CTIS) for mobility in soft sand desert conditions. The CTIS allows the driver to adjust the tyre pressure from his seat. The system provides the vehicle with better traction on different types of surfaces, especially when carrying vital and heavy loads. The Self-Recovery Winch assists in extraction of the vehicle (including other vehicles in the convoy) during operations. The vehicles cabin is modular with HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and is fully-ready for up-armoring. High ground clearance enables better negotiation of gradients, sand dunes, off-road terrains, trenches with higher water & mud fording capabilities, whilst carrying designated military payloads. The vehicle is also capable of achieving sustained speeds of 40 kmph, on severe cross country terrains.

The Tata Motors 6X6 High-Mobility MAV can be customised for a wide range of applications such as -

• CGT (Common Gun Tower)
• MBRL (Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher)
• MFU (Missile Firing Unit)
• MSV (Missile Service Vehicle)
• FSV (Field Service Vehicle)
• SRSAM (Short Range Surface to Air Missile)
• QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile) vehicle
• LLQRM (Low Level Quick Reaction Missile) vehicle
• MRV (Medium Recovery Vehicle)

Source:- TATA Motors Media Centre

They will come with 8 tm HIAB 088 loader cranes - since the trucks will be used for loading-unloading and transportation of ammunition pallets, spares and other operational equipment.

Cargotec's Hiab receives a significant order for over 1,200 HIAB loader cranes from Tata Motors India - MarketWatch

 

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"Indian Army has been importing and assembling 6 by 6 and 8 by 8 vehicles from Czechoslovakia for last 20 years. Recently, the Centre opened up competition to indigenous players and Tata motors and ordinance factory board (OFB) as well as Tatra company from Czechoslovakia,

These are 6 by 6 all terrain heavy mobility vehicles and they are fitted with material handling cranes for loading and unloading of stores, weapons, ammunition and others. They are the backbone of forward logistics chain of the Indian army," Noronha added.

"As per the contract approximately 40 units have to be delivered by December this year. Even contractually we have two years to complete but we expect that we will be able to deliver before deadline. We are also expecting follow on order," he said,

Previously we were supplying vehicles in the logistics segment like 4 by 4 troop carriers, load carriers. The current order is an upgrade. The 6 by 6 vehicles move behind the combat vehicles. They have high mobility and far higher pay loads. They are fitted with 380 HP engine," Noronha said.

After successful bidding for the all terrain vehicles, Tata Motors is aiming to win contract under the Defence Ministry's Future Infantry Combat Programme (FICP).

Excellent News.
This is a welcome change indeed. The Czech and Tatra trucks had been there for good amount of time and no Indian company had been able to penetrate this defense segment convincingly. Tata should take this opportunity and grab it with both hands. The market is huge and potential orders should be leveraged. The more they get orders,execute it earlier than deadlines, and a cost effective bid, it increases credibility and confidence on them. FICP program and Tata chances is an awesome avenue under Make In India program.

The Tata Motors 6X6 High-Mobility MAV can be customised for a wide range of applications such as -

• CGT (Common Gun Tower)
• MBRL (Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher)
• MFU (Missile Firing Unit)
• MSV (Missile Service Vehicle)
• FSV (Field Service Vehicle)
• SRSAM (Short Range Surface to Air Missile)
• QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile) vehicle
• LLQRM (Low Level Quick Reaction Missile) vehicle
• MRV (Medium Recovery Vehicle)

Getting all terrain vehicles in 6x6 or may be 8x8 mode especially for our MRBL or Missiles mobility manufactured inhouse is a much needed boost. tata should be encouraged more and we should steadily stop all foreign imported vehicles and replace it with the ones produced by Tatas.

 

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Getting all terrain vehicles in 6x6 or may be 8x8 mode especially for our MRBL or Missiles mobility manufactured inhouse is a much needed boost. tata should be encouraged more and we should steadily stop all foreign imported vehicles and replace it with the ones produced by Tatas.

Companies like Ashok Leyland are doing a good job as well - India is the world's fourth largest Commercial Vehicle (CV) Manufacturer in the world - We don't exactly import but in turn use made in India foreign vehicles in the services - BEML-Tatra JV to be particular. It's just a matter of couple of years that the monopoly of BEML-Tatra will be broken in this segment the beginning of which has already started with this contract - It is the single largest order awarded to an Indian company in land systems by the Indian Army.

 

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Excellent News.
This is a welcome change indeed. The Czech and Tatra trucks had been there for good amount of time and no Indian company had been able to penetrate this defense segment convincingly. Tata should take this opportunity and grab it with both hands. The market is huge and potential orders should be leveraged. The more they get orders,execute it earlier than deadlines, and a cost effective bid, it increases credibility and confidence on them. FICP program and Tata chances is an awesome avenue under Make In India program.



Getting all terrain vehicles in 6x6 or may be 8x8 mode especially for our MRBL or Missiles mobility manufactured inhouse is a much needed boost. tata should be encouraged more and we should steadily stop all foreign imported vehicles and replace it with the ones produced by Tatas.

Interestingly IAF's Spyder SAM Systems are based on TATA's 6X6 High-Mobility MAV's only.