Allison Transmission has been chosen to supply its 3040 MX propulsion solution for all three government-backed original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) participating in the Indian Army’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype competition.
This programme, approved by the Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in 2023, is designed to upgrade the Indian Army’s capabilities by substituting its current BMP-II infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with new, locally produced armoured vehicles.
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The FICV programme encompasses a range of fully tracked armoured vehicles, including reconnaissance and surveillance, and command and control variants.
Allison has collaborated with each of the three OEMs involved to fine-tune the integration of the 3040 MX transmission within their respective FICV prototype vehicles.
Allison Transmission Defense Programs vice president Dana Pittard said: “Being selected by all three of the government-funded OEMs competing in the FICV programme is a testament to the superior durability, reliability and performance of our 3040 MX transmission.
“This selection not only aligns with the strategic goals of the Indian defence sector but also underscores our commitment to supporting low volume/prototype programmes with high reliability, superior engineering and technical support, and powerful performance.”
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By GlobalDataWith India’s plans to acquire around 1,750 FICVs, Allison Transmission stands to gain a revenue stream that could amount to several hundred million dollars over a span of 20 years.
The 3040 MX cross-drive transmission is designed to enhance the performance and functionality of the FICV prototype vehicles.
This transmission is a development of the X300, a model that has been a core part of the drivetrain solutions for the European CV90 and Warrior IFV for over three decades.
The 3040 MX now features electronic system controls that enable performance optimisation and additional functionality, including improved shifting, better torque management, and obsolescence management for future control system upgrades.
Allison has operated a manufacturing plant in Chennai for 15 years and revealed plans in 2024 to expand its manufacturing capacity.
This move supports the Indian Government’s “Make in India” initiative and enhances Allison’s position within the Indian defence industry.
Allison Transmission confirmed in 2023 that its 4000 Specialty Series transmissions would be used in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) programme.
The 3040 MX is also currently used in the US Army’s latest tank, the M10 Booker, which was previously known as the Mobile Protected Firepower Light Tank.
A number of Indian enterprises are in the process of creating prototypes for the FICV initiative. This includes Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a government-operated entity, alongside private sector participants like Mahindra Defence Systems, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Tata Motors.
