The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers intended for deployment with Rashtriya Rifles units operating in counter-insurgency environments. The procurement, categorized under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) route of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, aligns with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives by prioritizing indigenous design and manufacturing. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to manufacture at least 60 vehicles annually, highlighting the Army’s focus on scalable production and rapid induction timelines.
