Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has launched its second Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy. The vessel, named INS Utkarsh, was launched from the company’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. The launch follows an accelerated production schedule, with the first MPV, INS Samarthak, launched just three months earlier. INS Samarthak is currently undergoing testing and trials […]
The Heavy Engineering division of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced securing several orders during the third quarter of FY25 in both domestic and international markets. According to a press release from the company, these orders span various sectors, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, oil and gas, and fertilizers. Internationally, the company has received […]
The Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarines under Project-75 are set to receive Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems, a technology designed to enhance their underwater endurance. This follows a steel-cutting ceremony held on December 28, 2024, marking progress in integrating the domestically developed system. The AIP system, developed by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in […]
Pai Machines, a subsidiary of Infra Bazaar Tech Pvt Ltd, has finalized the acquisition of the manufacturing facilities of L&T Construction Equipment Limited’s (LTCEL) Machinery Works. The transaction, initiated in June 2024, involves a production plant in Bengaluru with a capacity of over 1,800 units annually. The acquisition also includes the integration of 70 employees, […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹7,629 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled tracked artillery guns. The agreement, categorized under the “Buy (Indian)” initiative, was formalized in New Delhi on December 20, 2024. According to the Ministry, the K9 VAJRA-T system is […]
The Indian Light Tank (ILT) has successfully completed a round of firing trials at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters, demonstrating accurate results across multiple ranges, according to a press release issued by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This trial follows Phase I evaluations conducted in desert conditions in September 2024. The ILT, a […]