Indra-AXISCADES alliance to boost Make in India defence systems

By Staff Report June 19, 2025 2:55 pm IST

Indra teams up with AXISCADES to produce defence systems in India, boosting local manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.

Indra, a Spanish defence and technology company, has formed a strategic alliance with Indian engineering and technology firm AXISCADES to co-develop and manufacture cutting-edge aerospace and defence equipment in India.

The MoU was signed during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget by Indra CEO José Vicente de los Mozos, AXISCADES Chairman Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Indra Chairman Angel Escribano, and AXISCADES CEO Alfonso Martínez.

As part of this agreement, AXISCADES will oversee the local production of several defence solutions developed by Indra. These include antennas for Tactical Air Navigation devices (TACAN), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), which provides aircraft with critical in-flight data, and countermeasure devices, such as MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems).

The agreement allows Indra to leverage AXISCADES’ design, development, and manufacturing capabilities in India, resulting in more efficient and agile solution delivery. Furthermore, both firms intend to co-develop new goods by adapting Indra’s existing technology or creating new solutions to serve both domestic and international markets.

This collaboration deepens Indra’s worldwide industrial ecosystem and broadens its long-standing position in India, where it has been a key provider of systems for the Indian Armed Forces and civil aviation modernisation projects, such as air traffic control.

Looking ahead, the two businesses want to work together further on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Airborne Solutions and strategic defence programmes with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Combat aircraft systems, medium-range maritime reconnaissance, and multi-mission maritime aircraft are among the topics being discussed.

This agreement is consistent with the ‘Make in India’ strategy, reaffirming India’s resolve to strengthen its defence industrial base, stimulate knowledge transfer, and promote innovation through trusted global collaborations.