New Delhi: AXISCADES Aerospace & Technologies Private Limited, a subsidiary of AXISCADES Technologies Limited (BSE: 532395 NSE: AXISCADES), announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with MBDA, the European missile systems giant, to advance Make in India initiatives. The collaboration, which began a decade ago with the joint development of advanced test benches for the MICA missile, has evolved into a robust alliance focused on indigenous defence capabilities and technological innovation.
On November 6, 2025, AXISCADES inaugurated a state-of-the-art test bench facility at its Aeroland campus in Devanahalli, Bengaluru. This facility is dedicated to the mass production of advanced test benches tailored for MBDA’s missile and launcher platforms. Equipped with large-scale infrastructure, the centre is designed to meet growing global demand and scale up production activities efficiently.
In a further push toward self-reliance, AXISCADES is establishing a dedicated MBDA system integration centre at the Devanahalli Atmanirbhar Cluster (DAC). This initiative aims to enhance India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, accelerate missile technology localisation, and foster deeper collaboration. Complementing this effort, AXISCADES will also set up a Missile Atmanirbhar Complex (MAC) in Hyderabad, envisioned as a comprehensive hub for next-generation missile system production.
Florent Duleux, Group Director Export Sales at MBDA, stated, “The new centre for test benches at AXISCADES’ Aeroland and the new facility at Devanahalli Atmanirbhar Cluster will strengthen Make in India goals and cater to MBDA’s growing global demand.”
Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of AXISCADES, added, “We are proud to deepen our collaboration with MBDA, a global leader in missile systems. This partnership not only enhances our technological capabilities but also aligns with our mission to contribute significantly to the missile production ecosystem. The journey so far has been rewarding, and we look forward to achieving new milestones together.”
This strategic expansion underscores AXISCADES’ commitment to building indigenous defence infrastructure and delivering cutting-edge solutions in aerospace and strategic electronics. The partnership with MBDA continues to be a cornerstone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance and global competitiveness.
