Axiscades Technologies Limited and France’s Cilas S.A. have entered into a partnership to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies for the Indian armed forces.
The collaboration will focus on integrating Cilas’ Helma-P high-energy laser weapon with Axiscades’ command and control systems to create a vehicle-mounted, laser-based anti-drone platform.
Under the agreement, Axiscades will design the system architecture to meet the Indian Army’s operational requirements, while both companies will jointly develop and integrate the complete C-UAS solution. The project aims to combine Axiscades’ expertise in indigenous command systems with Cilas’ laser technology to provide an effective hard-kill capability against hostile drones.
“The Helma-P system has been proven in NATO operations and deployed by the French Navy,” said Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Axiscades. “We are focused on integrating this technology locally and ensuring its long-term sustainability through domestic manufacturing and maintenance.”
Olivier Prat, Chief Executive Officer of Cilas, said the company viewed India as a strategic market for laser defence systems. “Axiscades has demonstrated strong capability in anti-drone warfare, and this partnership will allow us to address the evolving needs of the Indian forces,” he stated.
The partnership marks a step forward in bilateral defence cooperation between India and France, particularly in directed-energy weapon systems. It is expected to strengthen indigenous capability in laser-based air defence technologies and support the modernisation goals of India’s defence sector.
Axiscades Technologies Limited is a Bengaluru-based engineering and technology company providing product design, system integration, and manufacturing support across the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. The company operates in 17 locations globally and employs more than 3,000 professionals.
