L&T and BEL Partner on AMCA Fighter Aircraft Programme

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have announced a partnership to participate in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium plans to submit a response to the Expression of Interest issued by the Aeronautical Development Agency in the coming weeks.

The collaboration will combine L&T’s experience in developing defence and aerospace platforms with BEL’s expertise in defence electronics and systems. The companies have previously contributed to India’s Light Combat Aircraft programme, supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems.

S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director, L&T, said: “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, said: “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”.

Larsen & Toubro is an engineering and construction company with operations across infrastructure, energy, heavy engineering, defence, and aerospace. It has a long-standing presence in India’s defence sector, providing systems and solutions for aircraft, naval, and land-based platforms.