Tata Motors inks cooperation agreement with DEFTECH

24 Apr 2012 Evaluate

Tata Motors and DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (DEFTECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, Malaysia, have signed a cooperation agreement to enable both DEFTECH and Tata Motors to develop, promote and market Tata Motors high mobility 4x4 trucks with payloads ranging from 2.5 tonnes to 5.0 tonnes, for the Armed forces of Malaysia.

In the initial stage, DEFTECH will be working on two of Tata Motors proven models, LPTA 715 and LPTA 1623. These vehicles are suitable in various configurations including troop carriers, command post, ambulance, reconnaissance missions, as an armoured carrier communication shelter and others.

Tata Motors has been associated with the country's off-road defence and security forces, since 1958 and has supplied over 100,000 vehicles to the Indian military and paramilitary forces, so far. The company offers its products and services that not only meet the needs of the domestic market, but are also positioned to meet most stringent requirements across the world. Tata Motors export its range of specialised defence vehicles to the SAARC, ASEAN and African regions.

With Tata Motors' rich portfolio in multi-axle range like 12x12, 8x8 & 6x6, the company has started supplying to leading Missile OEMs across the world. The company has established itself as a supplier of specialist vehicles for UN peacekeeping missions. Tata Motors range of off-road vehicles are also being procured by the agencies, involved in AID & Development, across the world like GSA, KBR, Oxfam, RONCO, RA International and Riders.

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