L&T and BEL Form Strategic Partnership for India’s 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Program

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has joined forces with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to bolster India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative. The consortium will respond to an Expression of Interest from India's Aeronautical Development Agency, marking a pivotal step in developing a 5th-generation fighter for the Indian Air Force.

The collaboration leverages L&T's defense manufacturing prowess and BEL's electronics expertise, building on their prior contributions to India's Light Combat Aircraft program. "This partnership accelerates our commitment to modernizing India's defense capabilities," said L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan.

The alliance supports India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' self-reliance doctrine, combining L&T's $30 billion global infrastructure portfolio with BEL's $2.74 billion defense electronics footprint. Shares of L&T ROSE 0.8% following the announcement.