Jets, Missiles, and Made-in-India Dreams—MBDA-AXISCADES Pact Takes Off

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MBDA, the European leader in the missile markets, and AXISCADES Technologies Ltd., a leading Indian engineering and defense solutions provider, unveiled a substantive consolidation of their long-standing strategic partnership at Paris Air Show 2025.

The enhanced commitment includes:

Establishing a dedicated facility at Aerospace Park in Bengaluru with test bench laboratories, missile launcher facilities, and skilled man-power to support MBDA's growing activities in India.
Strengthening AXISCADES' role as MBDA's Indian Offset Partner, already encompassing providing built-to-specification test benches for MICA missiles and carrying out Depot Level Maintenance for launchers.
Establishing joint working groups to explore new areas of cooperation aligned with India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) vision.
Facilitating MBDA's future 'Make in India' plan by leveraging AXISCADES' weapon system, avionics, radar, electronic warfare, and unmanned aerial vehicle technology abilities.

The two companies emphasized that the greater synergy would not only enhance MBDA's industrial footprint in India but also support the country's defense manufacturing base.

Sources: FinanzNachrichten, Morningstar, Autocar Professional