MoD Signs ₹185 Crore Deal with BEML for 79 Indigenous PAT Bulldozers

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract worth ₹185 crore (approximately $21 million USD) to BEML Limited, a Government of India undertaking, for the supply of 79 indigenously developed PAT bulldozers.

This contract comes under the "Buy (Indian)" category and aligns with the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, which encourages domestic manufacturing of critical equipment for armed forces.

The PAT (Proven Articulated Track) Bulldozers, developed in-house by BEML, are heavy-duty engineering equipment specially designed for deployment by the Indian Army in rugged terrains, including high-altitude border areas and forward bases. These bulldozers are intended for multiple roles such as road construction, earth moving, military engineering operations, clearing debris, and obstacle removal in tactical zones.

According to BEML’s official statement, these bulldozers feature:

• High drawbar pull and power-to-weight ratio, ensuring effective performance in harsh environments

• Advanced hydraulic and powertrain systems

• High mobility over snow-bound, mountainous, and semi-desert terrains

• Fully indigenous content, making them eligible for India’s defence procurement policy advantages

The machines are being produced at BEML’s manufacturing complex in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka, and deliveries will commence soon in batches over the next 12–18 months.

Defence experts say the deal highlights the government's ongoing commitment to strengthening logistics and mobility in remote and strategic border regions, especially amid ongoing infrastructure upgrades near LAC (Line of Actual Control).

This procurement follows earlier successful supply of BEML’s dozers to the Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation (BRO), both of whom have provided strong feedback on the platform’s reliability.

With this deal, BEML continues to cement its position as a trusted supplier of mission-critical ground mobility solutions to the Indian armed forces.