Allison has collaborated with each OEM to integrate and optimise the 3040 MX transmission for their FICV prototype vehicles. With India’s plans to procure around 1,750 FICVs, the total revenue opportunity for Allison could amount to several hundred million dollars over the next two decades.
“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. “This selection not only aligns with the strategic goals of the Indian defence sector but also underscores our commitment to supporting low volume/prototype programs with high reliability, superior engineering and technical support, and powerful performance.”
Allison has maintained a manufacturing facility in Chennai for 15 years and announced plans in 2024 to double its manufacturing footprint. This expansion supports the Indian Government’s “Make in India” initiative and strengthens Allison’s presence in the Indian defence market.
The 3040 MX transmission, known for its reliability and advanced electronic system controls, significantly enhances the performance and functionality of the FICV prototype vehicles. Built on the proven quality and durability of the X300 transmission, which has served in the European CV90 and Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles for over 30 years, the 3040 MX brings improved capabilities.
Equipped with advanced electronic controls, the 3040 MX offers performance optimisation and expanded functionality, including improved shifting, enhanced torque management, and obsolescence management as new generations of controls are introduced. Today, the 3040 MX is also deployed in the U.S. Army’s newest tank, the M10 Booker, previously known as the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) Light Tank.
