All the three Government-funded Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) competing for India's Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program have opted to equip their platforms with 3040 MX cross-drive transmissions from Allison Transmission.
The US firm announced that it has worked with each of the OEMs to integrate and optimize the 3040 MX for their FICV prototype vehicles.
"Being selected by all three of the Government-funded OEMs competing in the FICV program is a testament to the superior durability, reliability and performance of our 3040 MX transmission," said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs at Allison Transmission.
The total revenue opportunity for Allison due to the FICV programme could represent several hundred million dollars over the next two decades.
The 3040 MX transmissions fitted on Indian FICV prototype vehicles was built on the proven quality and durability of Alllison’s X300 transmission. The X300 transmission has been integral to the European CV90 and WARRIOR IFV drivetrain solutions for over 30 years.
The 3040 MX is also found in the US Army's newest light tank, the M10 BOOKER, previously known as the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) Light Tank.
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) which is led by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, cleared the ambitious FICV procurement in February 2023. India intends to acquire approximately 1,750 FICVs, to augment and later replace its fleet of over 2,000 Russian origin BMP-II Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Allison is also looking to double its manufacturing footprint in India and the company has maintained a manufacturing facility in Chennai for 15 years.
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