Joint Venture24 Sept 2025, 09:48 am
L&T and BEL Form Strategic Partnership for India's 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft Programme
AI Summary
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have formed a strategic partnership to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Government of India’s (Gol) Aeronautical Development Agency. The partnership aims to leverage L&T’s expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms and BEL’s experience in defence electronics and systems. The collaboration is a significant milestone in advancing India’s defence capabilities in line with Gol’s vision for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Key Highlights
- L&T and BEL form a strategic partnership to support the AMCA programme of the Indian Air Force.
- The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Government of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency.
- The partnership aims to leverage L&T’s expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms and BEL’s experience in defence electronics and systems.
- The collaboration is a significant milestone in advancing India’s defence capabilities in line with Gol’s vision for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
- L&T and BEL have previously supplied major aero-structure modules and developed mission-critical avionics and electronic systems for India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme.