L&T, BEL in strategic partnership to support Air Force's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force, a press release said.

The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Central Government Aeronautical Development Agency by submitting a response in the coming weeks.

According to the press release by L&T, the partnership will leverage the firm expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms, along with BEL experience in defence electronics and systems, to jointly contribute to India 5th-generation fighter aircraft.

The collaboration aims at advancing India defence capabilities in line with the government vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

In the past, L&T and BEL have played a pivotal role in India indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme by supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems, the press release stated.

Building on this legacy, the consortium will bring proven expertise and commitment to the timely delivery of world-class defence and aerospace platforms for the Indian Air Force.

Commenting on the development, SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of L&T, said, The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap in our commitment to the modernisation of India 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 and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited, said: The AMCA project represents India growing capabilities in defence technology. Our collaboration with L&T is a crucial step in realising this vision. With L&T engineering and systems integration capabilities and BEL expertise in defence electronics, we are confident of delivering a world-class solution that will serve the Indian Air Force for decades to come. (ANI)

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