New Delhi: Goodluck India Ltd, in a strategic alliance with BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) and Axiscades Technologies Ltd, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly bid for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
The alliance, formalized on Wednesday, 30th September 2025, brings together the complementary expertise of Goodluck India Ltd, BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL), and Axiscades Technologies Ltd to respond to the Expression of Interest (EoI) issued by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for the manufacturing and supply of AMCA. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing.
This strategic partnership aligns with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities. By combining strengths in engineering, systems integration, electronics, and defence manufacturing, the consortium is poised to contribute significantly to India’s strategic autonomy and establish the country as a hub for next-generation aerospace innovation.
The AMCA programme, fully designed in India by ADA, seeks to deliver a cutting-edge fifth-generation stealth aircraft featuring advanced avionics, super-cruise capability, internal weapons bays, and state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems. This collaboration underscores the collective commitment of Indian industry leaders to advance indigenous defence technologies and deliver world-class aerospace solutions.
Commenting on the update, Mahesh Chandra Garg, Chairman, Goodluck India Limited, stated: “This collaboration marks another defining milestone for Goodluck India Ltd, and also for the broader vision of indigenous aerospace excellence. Our partnership with BrahMos Aerospace and Axiscades is rooted in a shared commitment to innovation, national security, and self-reliance. By bringing together our proven strengths in defence-grade manufacturing and engineering, we are poised to play a critical role in one of India’s most ambitious and strategic defence programmes. The AMCA is more than an aircraft – it is a symbol of India’s technological sovereignty, and we are honoured to contribute to its realisation.”
Founded in 1986, Goodluck India Limited is a diversified engineering solutions provider with a growing strategic focus on Defence and Aerospace. The company leverages its robust manufacturing expertise—developed from its core business in ERW steel pipes, hollow sections, and forgings & flanges—to supply critical components for sectors including automotive, railways, defence, and infrastructure. With six state-of-the-art plants and a legacy of over 37 years, Goodluck India is committed to advancing India’s industrial and strategic capabilities, actively contributing to flagship projects like the nation’s first bullet train and now, the pioneering AMCA programme
