About Us

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd. (ALDS) leverages Ashok Leyland’s long-term experience in designing, developing and manufacturing vehicles for the Indian Armed Forces to expand its footprint across the globe. The company is ranked among the world’s largest producers of medium duty defence vehicles today.

ALDS’ vehicles have served the armed forces in various ground support roles from troop carriers to special application logistical and tactical vehicles. Its reliable diesel engines have been used to power vehicles, boats, cranes, ground starter aggregates, compressors and generators.

ALDS has been supporting the modernization of the Indian Army by developing a host of logistical vehicles with military payloads ranging from 1.5 to 16 tonnes for Light Specialty Vehicles (LSV), Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV), General Services Role, Light Recovery Vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles, Fire Fighting Trucks, Field Artillery Tractors and other special applications.

The company offers end-to-end solutions around its proven vehicle platforms, such as the Stallion, to meet the logistical requirements of armed forces around the world. The solutions for each vehicle platform include modular packages for training, maintenance, electronic publications and a fleet management system as a standard feature. This solution approach translates into operational flexibility, high reliability and cost effectiveness for customers in the defence industry.

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has formed several strategic partnerships with global players to jointly develop advanced military vehicles and defence solutions for armed forces around the world.