Indian Army Issues Tender To Procure 1054 Light Vehicles For General Operations

Defense News ,India :-  The Indian Army has recently released a tender for the acquisition of 4x4 'light vehicles' designed for general service (GS) duties.

Outlined in the request for proposal (RFP) issued on February 29, the Indian Army aims to acquire 1,054 light vehicles falling under the 'Buy (Indian)' category. This procurement category mandates that a minimum of 50% of the purchased product must be of indigenous origin.

The specified light vehicles must possess a gross weight exceeding 2,500 kg and should demonstrate mobility in challenging terrains such as hilly, high-altitude, cross-country, and desert landscapes. The primary application of these light vehicles will be the swift deployment of small teams in both conventional and counter-insurgency operations.

As per the RFP guidelines, the length of the procured vehicles should be 4,450 mm, accompanied by a width of 1,690 mm, a height of 1,680 mm, and a ground clearance of 180 mm.

To ensure versatility, the procured vehicles must operate efficiently in temperatures ranging from -15°C to +45°C. Additionally, they must feature a manual transmission with a minimum of five forward and one reverse gear, coupled with a selectable 4x4 or 4x2 transmission system. The 4x4 option should include selectable high and low gear ratios, and a differential lock facility on the rear axle is also mandated by the RFP.