The Mahindra Mine Protected Vehicle-I (MPV-I),[1] is an Indian Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle manufactured by Defense Land Systems, a joint-venture of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and BAE Systems, the first vehicle made under the venture.[2] It is an improved Casspir variant built under licence.
Design
The MPV debuted in 2010, with the design aimed at protection of Indian security forces conducting anti-terrorism and anti-Naxalite operations in India's rugged forested and hilly terrains.[3] It is powered by a ruggedized 230 HP diesel engine, paired with a 6x6 transmission.[4]