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Ashok Leyland bags Rs 800 crore contract from Indian Army.

Current GK (NDA) Defence

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland has bagged Rs 800 crore worth of orders in the defence sector.

The contracts include the procurement of the field artillery tractor (FAT 4x4) and the gun towing vehicle (GTV 6x6), specialised vehicles that the Artillery employs for towing light and medium guns, respectively.
Both these platforms were featured in the initial positive indigenisation list announced by the Centre, according to a statement.
Over the next 12 months, Ashok Leyland will deliver these vehicles to the Indian Army.