FICV is one of several programs supporting Allison’s international defense business
Indianapolis-headquartered Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) says it is to manage engineering design, development, fabrication, testing and demonstration of the 3040 MX for the Indian Army’s Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype through 2024.
The Indian Army intends to procure approximately 1,750 FICVs over the next two decades.
India’s Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Ltd has selected Allison’s 3040 MX as part of its contract with the Army.
“Allison is exceptionally proud to continue to work with one of India’s foremost defense companies. Allison and L&T have collaborated on repowers of select wheeled and tracked vehicles in the past, and now we’ve partnered on one of India’s premier modernization programs,” said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison.
“The FICV is one of several programs that will continue to support Allison’s international defense business over the next several decades and represents our commitment to the Indian defense sector,” Pittard said on 18 Jan 2023.
The FICV is a fully tracked armored vehicle consisting of Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Reconnaissance and Surveillance, and Command and Control variants.
It is essential to the “Make in India” modernization program, designed to replace India’s fleet of aging BMP-1 and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles. It was developed based on its proven X300 propulsion solution, which has been integral to the European CV90 and Warrior IFV drivetrain solutions for over 30 years.
The 3040 MX is now equipped with advanced electronic system controls enabling performance optimization and additional functionality that was not previously available. Today, the 3040 MX is also found in the US Army’s newest tank, the Mobile Protected Firepower Light Tank.
Since 1946, Allison has partnered with defense partners to develop propulsion solutions that deliver in the toughest conditions. For fleets that are developing new wheeled or tracked vehicles, Allison can tailor a propulsion solution specifically for that application. Allison engineers and manufactures reliable and fully customizable propulsion solutions, so customers experience reduced downtime and increased ability to accomplish objectives.
Founded in 1915, and with a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has more than 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. fiinews.com
