AVNL - Driving Innovation and Modernisation

A Leader in a Rapidly Evolving Defence Manufacturing Industry

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THE ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD (OFB), a prestigious institution with a legacy spanning over 220 years, was restructured into seven distinct Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) as part of India's strategic defence sector reforms. Among these, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) emerged as a key entity following this historic reorganisation. Since its establishment on October 1, 2021, AVNL has made remarkable progress, shifting its focus from fulfilling basic orders to driving innovation and modernisation in defence manufacturing.

Commitment to Indigenisation and Innovation

In alignment with its long-term vision, AVNL is working towards 100 per cent indigenisation, striving to eliminate India's dependency on foreign sources for defence equipment. This will significantly strengthen the nation's self-reliance in defence production. It is evident in AVNL's continuous efforts to upgrade existing products and develop new platforms, fostering cutting-edge research and development (R&D). The goal is not only to meet the evolving needs of the Indian Army and paramilitary forces but also to collaborate with domestic industries and international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). These collaborations are aimed at streamlining our supply chain, promoting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and bolstering India's self-reliance in defence.

One of the most challenging tasks has been the indigenisation of the T-90 tank. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of AVNL's manufacturing facilities, it is on track to achieve nearly 95 per cent indigenisation of the T-90 tank by the end of next year, marking a critical step in reducing India's reliance on foreign suppliers.