India, Oct. 31 -- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have announced a strategic partnership to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in India for the Indian armed forces.

GA-ASI, a global leader in advanced unmanned aerial systems, brings extensive operational experience, while L&T contributes its engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, and system integration expertise in defence and aerospace.

The collaboration aims to deliver combat-proven MALE RPAS platforms manufactured entirely in India, featuring critical technology transfers and meeting indigenous content requirements in line with the Government of India's Atmanirbhar B...