Mumbai, Sept. 24 -- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme of the Indian Air Force, a press release said.

The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by the Central Government's Aeronautical Development Agency by submitting a response in the coming weeks.

According to the press release by L&T, the partnership will leverage the firm'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.

The collaboration aims at advancing India's defence capabili...