Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have announced a strategic partnership to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will respond in the coming weeks to the Expression of Interest issued by the Government of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency.
The collaboration will combine L&T’s strength in strategic defence and aerospace platforms with BEL’s expertise in defence electronics and systems to jointly contribute to the development of India’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The initiative is a significant step towards advancing national defence capabilities and aligns with the government’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Both companies have previously played pivotal roles in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme, supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems. Building on this experience, the partnership aims to deliver high-quality, next-generation solutions with a focus on timely execution and world-class standards for the Indian Air Force.
L&T Chair and Managing Director S N Subrahmanyan said the collaboration represents a major leap in modernising India’s defence capabilities and underscores the commitment to national security and self-reliance in defence technologies. BEL Chair and Managing Director Manoj Jain noted that the AMCA project reflects India’s growing strength in defence technology and expressed confidence that the combined expertise of L&T and BEL will deliver a platform capable of serving the Air Force for decades.
