L&T Partners with Exail to Deliver Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Suite for Indian Navy
Mumbai, May 14, 2026: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic collaboration with France-based Exail to supply an advanced Unmanned Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Suite for the Indian Navy's Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) program.The partnership aims to equip the Indian Navy with a state-of-the-art Unmanned MCM Suit. This system will incorporate autonomous and remotely operated mechanisms designed to detect, classify, identify, and neutralize naval mines in a safe, stand-off manner.
Under the agreement, L&T will act as the prime contractor, offering the Unmanned MCM Suite to all shipyards participating in the Indian Navy's upcoming program for 12 Mine Counter Measure Vessels. Exail will function as the core technology partner for the initiative.
This collaboration is set to provide the Indian Navy with Exail's globally proven MCM technologies, which are already operational with several navies worldwide and have been validated through extensive real-world deployments. The venture is positioned as a significant step toward strengthening India's mine countermeasure capabilities, enhancing maritime security, and bolstering Indo-French defense cooperation. Furthermore, the program is designed to promote a robust and self-reliant naval defense manufacturing ecosystem within India, aligning with the Government of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
Arun Ramchandani, Senior VP & Head - Precision Engineering & Systems at L&T, commented on the development, stating, "This partnership brings together L&T, with its extensive defense products legacy and maritime capabilities, and Exail, a global leader in unmanned maritime systems and mine warfare technologies. Exail contributes decades of proven operational expertise, while L&T leverages its strengths in defense engineering, indigenous manufacturing, complex system integration and lifecycle support."
Jérôme Bendell, CEO - Maritime Systems Business Line, Exail, added, "We are proud to partner with L&T on this strategic program for the Indian Navy. Beyond delivering a proven unmanned mine countermeasures capability, this collaboration also reflects a shared ambition to support the long-term development of sovereign unmanned maritime systems in India. By combining Exail's operational expertise with L&T's strong industrial and integration capabilities, we see significant potential to contribute to the local development and production of next-generation naval drones and autonomous mission systems."
About L&T
Larsen & Toubro is a USD 32 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Products and Services, operating across diverse domains and multiple geographies. The company has sustained leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades, driven by a strong impetus towards AI & technology and a customer-focussed approach.About Exail
Exail is a leading high-tech industrial company specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace, and photonics technologies. The company provides unrivaled performance, reliability, and safety to its civil and defense clients operating in severe environments, expanding its capabilities from the deep sea to outer space.LT Stock Price Movement
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