A Rich Defence Heritage

Ashok Leyland draws inspiration from a rich defence heritage which also includes producing Mk VIII Centaur tanks built in Leyland (UK) during World War II, to manufacturing chassis units for the OT 64 (SKOT) armoured carrier for the Czech army in the 1960’s, to developing a host of modern special application vehicles over three decades of partnership with the Indian Army. Clock wise from top left - Mk VIII Centaur tanks built at Leyland taking part in the Italian campaign in 1943; A military prototype vehicle being tested by Defiance at Michigan (USA); Light Specialist Vehicle - An all-wheel drive (4X4), multi-purpose, all-terrain vehicle; 1963 – OT 64 (SKOT) armoured carrier’s chassis units manufactured by AVIA.