New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a strategic partnership with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to manufacture Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in India.

The unmanned aircraft systems will be fully produced within the country, aligning with the government's Make in India initiative.

Under the collaboration, L&T will participate in the Ministry of Defence's upcoming "87 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems" programme as the prime bidder, with General Atomics serving as its technology partner.

GA-ASI's MQ-series RPAS are globally recognised for their extensive use in intelligence, surveillance, and strike operations, having logged millions of flight hours worldwide.

L&T said the pa...