Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Checks Out Mahindra Thar-Based Tactical Vehicle: Pics

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently got a close look at the Mahindra ATV, a tactical vehicle built on the Mahindra Thar Roxx platform, during the Raksha Triveni Sangam event held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The three-day North Tech Symposium, organised jointly by the Indian Army's Northern and Central Commands along with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), concluded on May 6, 2026, and served as a major showcase for indigenous defence technology.

Rajnath Singh Checks Out Mahindra Thar Roxx Based ATV
Photo Credit: Prad4x4/ Instagram

About Mahindra Thar-Roxx Based ATV

Earlier, Anand Mahindra shared pictures of the Mahindra ATV on his social handle, and now it drew significant attention at the event. Developed by Mahindra Defence in collaboration with Bengaluru-based off-road accessories firm Prad 4x4, the vehicle is essentially a stripped-down, mission-ready version of the popular Thar Roxx SUV. Mahindra chairman Anand Mahindra also shared images of the vehicle on social media, describing it as a machine built around "focused capability" with no unnecessary additions.

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Under the hood, the Mahindra ATV runs on the same 2.2-litre diesel engine found in the standard Thar Roxx, producing 172 HP and 400 Nm of torque. However, the similarities with the road-going version largely end there. The vehicle has been heavily modified for combat and field use, the standard roof and cabin have been replaced with a roll cage, and both ends feature heavy-duty metal bumpers with tow shackles.

Presenting the Mahindra ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)

No excess. No ornamentation.
Just focussed capability.

Every bar, every mount, every inch of clearance has a job to do. From airdrop readiness to mission-grade protection, a gun mount, complete underbody protection, tandem tyre… pic.twitter.com/ZT5EmFJ5f3

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 4, 2026

In terms of tactical equipment, the ATV comes loaded with a gun mount, full underbody armour, blackout lighting on both ends, a front winch, jerry-can holders, and a tandem tyre carrier on the rear bumper. The vehicle rides on steel wheels fitted with RT-grade off-road tyres, giving it a rugged, no-nonsense appearance that matches its purpose. Prad 4x4, which built the off-road accessories structure for the vehicle, also claims it is airdrop-ready, a significant capability for armed forces deployment.

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The Raksha Triveni Sangam symposium itself brought together over 284 companies, including MSMEs, private defence tech firms, and startups, all showcasing their latest innovations for the Indian Army. The event was designed to bridge the gap between defence forces, industry, and innovators, with a clear focus on boosting self-reliant defence manufacturing in India.