AXISCADES Technologies Ltd., a leading Indian defence technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with French laser expert Cilas S.A. to introduce cutting-edge laser-based Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) technology to India.
The agreement marks a major milestone in Indo-French defence cooperation and aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for indigenous defence production.
Signed on October 31, 2025, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AXISCADES and Cilas aims to co-develop and integrate the high-energy laser weapon system Helma-P for deployment by Indian forces.
Under the partnership, AXISCADES will design the overall system architecture tailored to the Indian Army’s operational needs, incorporating the Helma-P laser into its advanced command and control system. The collaboration seeks to deliver a vehicle-mounted C-UAS solution capable of neutralising hostile drones effectively.
Dr Sampath Ravinarayanan, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of AXISCADES, highlighted that the Helma-P system has been successfully deployed by NATO, the French Navy, and during the Paris Olympic Games.
He stressed the importance of integrating this proven technology into Indian-made platforms to strengthen India’s defence capabilities. AXISCADES also plans to localise maintenance equipment and participate in Helma-P manufacturing to ensure sustainable production within India.
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Cilas CEO Olivier Prat praised AXISCADES’ expertise and its pioneering role in India’s anti-drone warfare sector. He expressed confidence that the collaboration will establish a strong, long-lasting partnership that supports India’s goal of defence self-reliance.
The cooperation between the 2 firms demonstrates the growing synergy between the French and Indian defence industries, focusing on innovation and technology transfer.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, AXISCADES operates across 17 global locations with over 3,000 professionals, delivering advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and homeland security.
Cilas, founded in 1966 in France, is a global pioneer in laser technology and a trusted supplier to armed forces across the defence, security, and space sectors.
On October 31, 2025, AXISCADES Technologies share price opened at ₹1,560.50 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹1,548.20. During the day, it surged to ₹1,598.00 and dipped to ₹1,550.00. The stock is trading at ₹1,596.00 as of 12:46 PM. The stock registered a significant gain of 3.09%.
Over the past week, it has moved up by 12.90%, over the past month, it has declined by 1.78%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 20.42%.
The AXISCADES-Cilas partnership signifies a crucial advancement in India’s defence technology landscape. By combining AXISCADES’ system integration capabilities with Cilas’ laser expertise, the collaboration aims to deliver a powerful, indigenous solution to counter drone threats, furthering India’s mission of technological sovereignty.
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Published on: Oct 31, 2025, 2:14 PM IST
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