New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Indian Army has signed a contract for buying BvS10 Sindhu all-terrain vehicles from Larsen & Toubro, which has partnered with BAE Systems for the programme, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Under the contract, L&T will indigenously produce the BvS10 Sindhu at its armoured systems complex in Hazira with technical and design support from BAE Systems Hagglunds, the original manufacturer of the BvS10 platform," the statement said. The contract includes a comprehensive integrated logistics support package for initial deployment, maintenance and life-cycle sustainment.

The BvS10 Sindhu ( an upgraded version of BvS10) is tailored specifically for India's terrain and climate, including high altitude, de...