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24-Sep-2025 11:51

Larsen & Toubro joins hands with BEL for India's 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme

The consortium will participate in the expression of interest notice issued by Government of India's (GoI) Aeronautical Development Agency, by way of submitting a response in the coming weeks.

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

In the past, L&T and BEL have played pivotal role in India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft programme by supplying major aero-structure modules and developing mission-critical avionics and electronic systems.

S N Subrahmanyan, chairman & managing director, L&T, said: 'The collaboration with BEL marks a significant leap in our commitment to the modernisation of India's defence capabilities.

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.'

Larsen & Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and services.

The company had reported a 30% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,617.19 crore on a 16% rise in revenue to Rs 63,678.92 crore in Q1 FY26 as compared with Q1 FY25.

Shares of L&T rise 0.54% to Rs 3678 while those of BEL fell 1.68% to Rs 397.60 on the BSE.

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