L&T and BEL Join Forces for the Indian Air Force’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Program

Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are now strategic partners. They aim to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Government of India’s (GoI) Aeronautical Development Agency. They will submit a response in the coming weeks. 

The partnership will leverage L&T’s expertise in developing strategic defence and aerospace platforms. BEL brings its experience in defence electronics and systems. Together, they will jointly contribute to India’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft. 

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing India’s defence capabilities in line with GoI’s vision for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. By combining the strengths of the two leading defence technology providers, the partnership seeks to deliver a cutting-edge, high-quality solution.

Also read: Defence Minister Approves AMCA Programme Model to Boost Indigenous Aerospace Capability

Earlier L&T and BEL Partnership

In the past, L&T and BEL have played a pivotal role in India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme. They supplied major aero-structure modules. They also developed mission-critical avionics and electronic systems. Building on this legacy, the consortium will leverage its proven expertise. It is committed to the timely delivery of world-class defence and aerospace platforms for the Indian Air Force. 

S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director, L&T, commented on the development. He said: “The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap. It demonstrates 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. Our combined efforts will play a crucial role in bolstering national security. These efforts will also advance self-reliance in defence technologies”. 

Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Electronics Limited, 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. L&T contributes engineering and systems integration capabilities. BEL offers expertise in defence electronics. Together, we are confident of delivering a world-class solution that will serve the Indian Air Force for decades to come”. 

For all latest updates Follow theviralmail on X, Facebook, and Instagram