Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. This collaboration marks a significant step in India’s pursuit of indigenous 5th-generation fighter aircraft capabilities.
The L&T-BEL consortium will respond to the Expression of Interest (EoI) issued by the Government of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency in the coming weeks. The partnership aims to harness L&T’s expertise in strategic defence and aerospace platforms alongside BEL’s proficiency in defence electronics and systems integration.
This alliance aligns with the Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, reinforcing India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence technology. By combining their strengths, L&T and BEL intend to deliver a cutting-edge, high-quality solution for the Indian Air Force.
Both companies have previously contributed to India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, with L&T supplying major aero-structure modules and BEL developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems. Building on this legacy, the consortium promises timely delivery and world-class capabilities.
S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director, L&T, stated: “The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap in our commitment to the modernisation of India’s defence capabilities. We are honoured to be working with BEL to deliver next-generation technologies for the Indian Air Force. Both the organisations are leaders in our respective domains and our combined efforts will play a crucial role in bolstering national security and advancing self-reliance in defence technologies.”
Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, added: “The AMCA project represents India’s growing capabilities in defence technology. Our collaboration with L&T is a crucial step in realising this vision. With L&T’s engineering and systems integration capabilities and BEL’s expertise in defence electronics, we are confident of delivering a world-class solution that will serve the Indian Air Force for decades to come.”
