AXISCADES and Cilas S.A. Partner to Promote Advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Technologies for Indian Forces

AXISCADES Technologies, a defence technology solutions provider, has signed an MOU withn Cilas S.A., France’s pioneering laser company, for high-value fields, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) technologies to the Indian Forces. The aim of this partnership is to introduce Cilas’ cutting-edge high-energy laser weapon system, Helma-P, to India. Under the agreement, AXISCADES will design the overall system architecture tailored to the specific requirements of the Indian Army. Both partners will also focus on the co-development and integration of a vehicle-mounted Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) solution, in which the powerful Helma-P laser will be seamlessly incorporated into AXISCADES’ advanced command and control system. Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of AXISCADES, commented, “Cilas’ Helma-P is recognized globally as one of the foremost hard-kill options, having successfully deployed in vital operations for NATO, during the Olympic games in Paris, and the French Navy. We are confident that such a proven, state-of-the-art solution is crucial for strengthening India’s defense capabilities.” “In alignment with the Atmanirbhar Bharat (selfreliance) initiative, we are committed to locally integrate the Cilas Helma-P solution in our indigenous C2 and onto an Indian platform.AXISCADESis also committed to localize the necessary maintenance equipment and take part into the manufacturing of Helma-P, in order to ensure its production and sustainability within India.”