Joint Venture31 Oct 2025, 09:40 am
L&T and GA-ASI Form Strategic Partnership for MALE RPAS Manufacture in India
AI Summary
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have entered into a strategic partnership to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in India. This partnership aims to deliver combat-proven MALE RPAS platforms, manufactured entirely in India, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives of the Government of India. L&T will participate in the upcoming 87 MALE RPAS programme of the Ministry of Defence as the prime bidder, with GA-ASI as the technology partner.
Key Highlights
- L&T and GA-ASI to manufacture MALE RPAS in India for Indian armed forces
- Program incorporates critical technology transfers and indigenous content requirements
- L&T to participate in the 87 MALE RPAS programme of the Ministry of Defence as the prime bidder
- GA-ASI's MQ-series RPAS are combat-proven with millions of flight hours
- Partnership strengthens Indo-US defence collaboration and fosters a competitive aerospace manufacturing base in India