Larsen & Toubro (L&T), on Wednesday, announced that it is collaborating with defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to deliver next-generation technologies for the Indian Air Force's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
L&T said it has formed a strategic partnership with BEL to support the IAF's AMCA programme.
"The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Government of India's (GoI) Aeronautical Development Agency, by way of submitting a response in the coming weeks," L&T said in a filing to BSE.
The collaboration will leverage L&T's expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms, with BEL's experience in defence electronics and systems, to jointly contribute to the 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme of the country.
BEL is providing its deep expertise in defence electronics, avionics, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical aviation solutions for the AMCA. This complements L&T’s capabilities in aerospace structures, systems integration, and complex engineering modules.
"The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap in our commitment to the modernisation of India's defence capabilities," L&T Chairman and Managing Director S.N. Subrahmanyan said.
L&T and BEL have already played a key role in the country's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme by supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems.
