5 Great Reasons why Mahindra ALSV is a force multiplier and an ideal replacement to HMMWV

The rise in global conflicts have increased the pressure on countries to ensure territorial safety. Having the right set of equipments is a critical requirement for the forces. The changing landscape of military operations have necessitated armies to adopt equipments which are best suited for the current military strategies. The operations conducted by small team in all the theatre of operations have proven to be most effective in today’s warfare. There is a tendency of governments across the world to purchase vehicles having large sitting capacities on the contrary past military operations from Vietnam war to Gulf war have clear military lessons which emphasizes the deployment of small teams to gain tactical advantage on ground.

 

The Mahindra Armored Light Strike Vehicle is the single largest order of light armored vehicle placed by the Indian Army on any Indian manufacturer since its independence in 1947. The Indian Armed forces have been fighting insurgency and low intensity conflicts since last three decades, which is the longest struggle by any army across the world. Being the most experienced force their lessons are drawn from practical experience of three decades which clearly indicates the importance of deploying small teams in military operations. Hence the logic of placing an order of 1300 units of Mahindra Armored Light Strike Vehicle for it’s striking formations.

It is for the same reasons Middle East and African countries must seriously contemplate inducting this versatile and force multiplier in their armies. Here are the main reasons which make a very strong case in favor of this vehicle.

Light and Compact

The ability of Mahindra ALSV to navigate rough and undulating terrain, which was mercilessly ( for want of better word) tested by the Indian Army in the 18 months of rugged trials, where Mahindra ALSV emerged as the clear winner out of all the participants of the trial.

 Rapid Interventions

Since this vehicle is protected against blast and ballistics, the ability to deploy it without the conventional road opening operations makes it  the one which can reach at desired  area with swiftness. We have examples in India where this vehicle has already given this advantage to the forces with great impunity.

Versatile Platform

This vehicle has the capability to be deployed in conventional and sub conventional operations due to its capability to mount multiple weapon platforms. These platforms were successfully trial evaluated by the Indian Army during the  eighteen months grueling trials.

Ability to navigate in all terrains

The trials of this vehicle was conducted  in the temperature range of -10 Degrees Celsius to +50 Degrees Celsius covering terrains of dessert, mountains including snow movement and rainy plains. In all these terrains this vehicle performed exceptionally well without a single failure.

Sustainable platform

The unique feature of this vehicle is that it is owned by Mahindra which provides all the necessary service support required to keep this vehicle running. The Indian Army has purchased a 10 years service back up  package along with the vehicle, which will ensure that this vehicle will always be supported by its manufacture in its complete lifetime.

The operational dominance of this vehicle is already established as this vehicle has been involved in multiple operations in India. This is a main consideration that a buyer would evaluate before making a purchase decision. From the perspective of countries of middle east and North Africa, this vehicle has been successfully trial evaluated  in the rugged deserts of Indian subcontinent and the performance was exceptionally well. For African countries lying in the equatorial belt, this vehicle has been tested in the marshy and rainy forests of the North Eastern part of India where the terrain almost similar to the equatorial region of Africa.

The manufacturer of this vehicle is flexible for establishing service centres and  stock spares for the lifetime support in the countries which plans to buy this vehicle making this vehicle self reliant and sustainable. For countries who want to manufacture this vehicle locally can be encouraged by transfer of necessary know how including technical hence making this platform locally produced in their respective country. If you wish to engage in any such dialogue, please contact us through our webpage, we will assist you will the necessary support and information