BENGALURU: Engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has entered into a strategic partnership with defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — a fifth generation fighter aircraft — programme for the Indian Air Force . The consortium will respond to the Expression of Interest (EoI) notice issued by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in the coming weeks. According to the companies, the tie-up will bring together L&T’s strength in defence and aerospace platforms with BEL’s long-standing expertise in defence electronics and systems. Together, they aim to contribute to India’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft project, seen as a cornerstone in the country’s indigenous defence push. “The collaboration with BEL marks a sign
L&T, BEL join hands for India's 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme

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