Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and BAE Systems have commenced production of the of the BvS10 Sindhu Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV) for the Indian Army at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat.
The commencement of production announced on 28 October, follows a procurement contract from the Indian Army in November 2025. The Indian order marked the first expansion of the BvS10 to Asia.
Under the agreement L&T will manufacture the vehicle under license and technical support from BAE Systems Hägglunds, the Swedish manufacturer of the original BvS10. The contract also included a comprehensive integrated logistic support package for initial deployment, maintenance, and life cycle sustainment. However, the contract value has not been publicly disclosed.
The Indian Army commenced in-country trials in September 2023 in both sea-level environments and high-altitude regions. The Army will utilise the AATVs to transport personnel and supplies in difficult terrain. According to BAE Systems, the BvS10 Sindhu has been specifically upgraded for operations in Indian terrain and climate, especially in high-altitude, desert, marshland, and amphibious environments. Details of the India specific changes incorporated by L&T have not been released publicly.
The BvS10 AATV is able to traverse across snow, ice, rock, sand, mud, swamps, and steep mountain environments. The amphibious vehicle can also cross flooded areas or coastal waters.
BAE Systems has supplied the BvS10 family to armed forces including those of Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
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