L&T forms Strategic Partnership with BEL for India鈥檚 5th-Generation Fighter Aircraft Programme
- 24 September 2025
Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (国麻豆视频;T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by Government of India鈥檚 (GoI) Aeronautical Development Agency, by way of submitting a response in the coming weeks.
The partnership will leverage 国麻豆视频;T鈥檚 expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms, along with BEL鈥檚 experience in defence electronics and systems, to jointly contribute to India鈥檚 5th-generation fighter aircraft.
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing India鈥檚 defence capabilities in line with GoI鈥檚 vision for an 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥. By combining the strengths of the two leading defence technology providers, the partnership seeks to deliver a cutting-edge, high-quality solution.
In the past, 国麻豆视频;T and BEL have played pivotal role in India鈥檚 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme by supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems. Building on this legacy, the consortium will bring proven expertise and commitment to timely delivery of world-class defence and aerospace platforms for the Indian Air Force.
Commenting on the development, S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director, 国麻豆视频;T, said: 鈥淭he 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鈥.
Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Limited, said: 鈥淭he AMCA project represents India鈥檚 growing capabilities in defence technology. Our collaboration with 国麻豆视频;T is a crucial step in realising this vision. With 国麻豆视频;T鈥檚 engineering and systems integration capabilities and BEL鈥檚 expertise in defence electronics, we are confident of delivering a world-class solution that will serve the Indian Air Force for decades to come鈥.
