AXISCADES Technologies Limited, a leading player in electronics, defence, semiconductor, and AI-enabled systems, has announced a series of major defence electronics orders across airborne, naval, and radar programs. These contracts, secured through its defence subsidiary Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd., reinforce the company’s position as a critical technology enabler in India’s defence modernization drive.
The combined value of these new orders is estimated at around ₹600 crore, to be executed over the next three to five years. The orders encompass both design and development phases followed by full-scale production, providing a steady revenue stream for the company.
Strategic Defence Contracts Awarded
- Su-30 MKI Upgrade – VIRUPAKSHA AESA Radar Program
Awarded by the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO, AXISCADES will develop and supply critical radar sub-systems including the Exciter Unit, Receiver Unit, and Antenna Beam Control Motherboard. These components are key to enabling Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar capabilities on the upgraded Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, replacing legacy Russian radar systems.
- Development: ₹4 crore | Production: ₹120 crore
- Execution Timeline: 18 months for development; production across 84 aircraft over 3–5 years.
- KUSHA – Long Range Battle Management Radar (LRBMR)
Under a contract from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Mistral Solutions will develop and supply Digital Beam Forming Units for the indigenous LRBMR system, designed for battlefield surveillance over 500 km.
- Development: ₹9 crore | Production: ₹150 crore (75 units over 5 years)
- S-Band Surveillance Radar Modules
AXISCADES will develop Digital Transmit and Receive Modules (DTM/DRM) for surveillance radars under another LRDE contract.
- Development: ₹3 crore | Production: ₹200 crore (400 units over 2–4 years)
- S-Band Octal Digital Modules for Radar Systems
A separate LRDE contract includes the design and delivery of S-Band Octal Digital Transmit and Receive Modules (ODTRM/ODRM), advancing indigenous radar capabilities.
- Development: ₹1.8 crore | Production: ₹150 crore (500 units over 2–4 years)
- Sonar Subsystems for Submarine Modernization
Under a supply order from BEL, Mistral will deliver sonar subsystems for Indian Navy submarine upgrades. These systems are expected to be deployed across multiple naval platforms in the coming years.
- Development: ₹19.82 crore | Production: ₹60 crore
- Execution Timeline: Development in 15 months; production over 5 years.
Driving Indigenous Defence Capabilities
“These strategic wins underscore our technological leadership in high-performance radar, sonar, and signal processing electronics,” said Mr. C. Manikandan, Chief Technology Officer of AXISCADES. “We are proud to contribute to cutting-edge indigenous platforms that are shaping the future of India’s defence preparedness.”