Scott Greene, Vice President
of Ground Vehicles for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, said, “Our
CVNG is a proven and versatile multi-terrain vehicle currently in service
around the world. We are excited about the opportunities that exist to offer
the CVNG to India and beyond.”
Marking the occasion, Nitin
Seth, President LCV and Defence at Ashok Leyland, said, “We are happy to be
working with a major defense company like Lockheed Martin on this development.
A combination of their technical expertise and our proven vehicle platforms,
will enable us to offer versatile solutions to armed forces across segments.”
Ashok Leyland is one of the
country’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers and a long-standing supplier
of mobility solutions to the Indian Army. With a host of proven products
currently in service with the Indian Army, the company is continuously looking
to expand its portfolio into areas of need for the Indian Armed Forces.
Lockheed Martin is one of the
world’s premier global security and aerospace companies that – with the
addition of Sikorsky – employs approximately 126,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture,
integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
Source: Ashok Leyland