Acquisitions23 Dec 2024, 02:47 pm
L&T Precision Engineering & Systems Wins Major Order for K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms
AI Summary
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has awarded a major contract to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the supply of K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army. The K9 Vajra-T, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery platform, is co-developed by L&T and Hanwha Aerospace to suit customised requirements of the Indian Army for operations in varied terrains. L&T has previously demonstrated its capability to design, develop and manufacture such complex defence systems by delivering the Vajra Platforms ahead of schedule.
Key Highlights
- L&T has won a major contract from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army.
- The K9 Vajra-T is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery platform co-developed by L&T and Hanwha Aerospace.
- The K9 Vajra-T is adapted from the world’s leading South Korean self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder to suit customised requirements of the Indian Army.
- L&T has previously demonstrated its capability to design, develop and manufacture complex defence systems by delivering the Vajra Platforms ahead of schedule.
- The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for these platforms is located at Hazira in Gujarat.