SOURCE: AFI
Paris, France, June 18, 2025: Spanish defence giant Indra and Indian technology firm AXISCADES Technologies Limited announced a landmark strategic agreement at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025, to manufacture advanced aerospace and defence solutions in India. The collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.
Under the agreement, AXISCADES will produce a range of Indra’s cutting-edge defence systems, including antennas for Tactical Air Navigation Systems (TACAN) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) critical for aircraft navigation. Additionally, the partnership will focus on manufacturing countermeasure systems designed to safeguard aircraft from missile attacks, including threats from Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS). These systems are vital for enhancing the operational safety of India’s growing air force and naval aviation assets.
The collaboration extends beyond production, with both companies evaluating opportunities for Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Airborne Solutions and potential partnerships in the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) programs, including the Multi-Role Multi-Mission Aircraft (MRMR) and Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMMA). This could pave the way for joint development of indigenous solutions tailored to India’s strategic needs.
AXISCADES, with over 25 years of expertise in the aerospace and defence sectors, brings a robust track record as a technology partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers. The company’s engineering capabilities and local presence in India complement Indra’s global leadership in defence electronics and avionics, making this partnership a synergy of innovation and manufacturing prowess.
The agreement aligns with India’s Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) and its push for indigenisation, aiming to reduce reliance on imports while fostering a domestic industrial ecosystem. Indra’s advanced technologies, combined with AXISCADES’ manufacturing infrastructure, are expected to create high-skill jobs and stimulate technological growth in India’s defence sector.
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