Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to collaboratively respond to the Aeronautical Development Agency’s Expression of Interest for India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This partnership combines L&T’s expertise in large-scale defense platforms and aerospace structures with BEL’s capabilities in avionics and mission-critical systems integration, ensuring comprehensive development of the AMCA’s core systems. By aligning mechanical and electronic strengths, the collaboration supports India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, securing critical intellectual property within the country and reducing reliance on foreign vendors. The venture is pivotal for bolstering India’s defense modernization and enhancing its capabilities as an indigenous aerospace power, setting a benchmark for future collaborations in the defense sector.