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BEML bagged an order worth ₹294 crore from the Ministry of Defence to supply 150 high mobility vehicles (HMVs) 6x6.
These are super-strong army trucks that can drive through mountains, deserts, and rough terrain while carrying heavy loads.
The deets: these vehicles will be mainly built at Palakkad and Mysore plants, with some production spread across other units depending on feasibility. These trucks feature independent suspension, air-cooled engines, ABS, central tyre inflation, and a backbone tube chassis, all aimed at boosting performance and safety in extreme conditions.
Zoom out: India has a sizeable fleet of these important vehicles however many are outdated, and the Army needs more advanced, all-terrain vehicles to meet modern operational demands.
Key Indian manufacturers include BEML, Ashok Leyland, Tata Advanced Systems, and Mahindra Defence. With rising border tensions and a focus on self-reliance, India is pushing to ramp up indigenous HMV production to strengthen its defence mobility.
Big theme: Since Operation Sindoor, India’s defence manufacturing push has gone into overdrive. In response, the Ministry of Defence has been doubling down on spending for indigenously developed equipment, ranging from missiles, drones, and radars to mobility vehicles and battlefield gear.
Whether it’s smart mobility vehicles, AI-backed surveillance systems, or precision weaponry, the Defence Ministry is prioritising products that give the Indian Armed Forces a tactical and operational edge, while reducing import dependency. Operation Sindoor didn’t just trigger a response, it sparked a transformation.
