September 25, 2025

Get ready for some exciting news in Indian defence! Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has teamed up with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in a strategic partnership to push the Indian Air Force’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme forward. This dynamic duo plans to respond to the Government of India’s Expression of Interest very soon. Why is this partnership so special? It’s a beautiful blend of strengths! L&T brings its expertise in building strategic defence and aerospace platforms, while BEL is a whiz in defence electronics and systems. Together, they aim to fuel India’s dream of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, truly living the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Both these giants have already helped shape India’s Light Combat Aircraft programme, supplying key aero-structure parts and crafting vital avionics and electronic systems. Now, they want to take it up a notch by offering the Indian Air Force a top-notch, high-tech fighter jet solution. As of 10:15 AM, L&T shares were trading at Rs 3678.10, up by 0.54%, while BEL shares were at Rs 402.05, down by 0.54% on the BSE. S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director of L&T, shared his excitement: “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.” On the other hand, Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director of 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. 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.” This partnership is like a turbo boost for India’s defence dreams, lighting the path for home-grown, high-tech fighter jets. Stay tuned as these defence titans write the next exciting chapter in India’s air power saga!

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