Engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has tied up with the US-based defence major Raytheon to bid for the upgradation of T72 tanks used by the Indian army.
“Under the proposal, Raytheon will provide infrared imaging sights and electronics that will greatly improve target accuracy and increase overall system lethality on the battlefield for T72 tank battalions,” L&T said in a statement.
It will provide fire control system, sensors and will accomplish final integration along with customer support services, it added.
Speaking about the tie up, the L&T Executive Vice-President and Board Member, Mr M.V. Kotwal, said the collaboration with Raytheon would also be aimed at biding for overseas. projects.
“This beginning would lead to new avenues in Indian and global defence markets for both the partners working together,” Mr Kotwal said.
When asked about the project size and other details, he declined to comment.
Raytheon, a US-based defence firm has reported sales of around $25 billion in 2009.
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