L&T and BEL forge strategic alliance for India’s 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme
In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop critical systems for the country’s ambitious 5th-generation fighter aircraft programme. The collaboration, formalised on September 24, 2025, aims to support the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Advanced Medium…