BENGALURU : Axiscades Technologies Limited on Monday said its wholly owned subsidiary, Mistral Solutions, has secured a production order valued at approximately ₹80 crore ($8.8 million) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A programme.
The contract covers the manufacture and supply of critical avionics hardware for the Tejas Mk-1A, a 4.5-generation fighter aircraft that forms a central element of the Indian Air Force’s fleet modernisation plans. The order is part of ongoing efforts to scale up production of the Mk-1A variant to meet committed delivery schedules.
Scope of the Contract
Under the agreement, Mistral Solutions will deliver hardware for two key onboard systems. The first is the mission computer, which functions as the central processing unit of the aircraft, integrating sensor inputs, avionics data, and weapon system management to support mission execution.
The second is the Smart Multifunction Display, an advanced cockpit interface that provides pilots with real-time flight parameters, navigation information, and situational awareness through high-resolution visual displays.
These systems are considered core elements of the Tejas Mk-1A’s avionics architecture and are essential for multi-role combat operations, including air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
Manufacturing and Localisation
All hardware covered by the order will be produced at Axiscades’ recently commissioned Devanahalli Atmanirbhar Complex (DAL). The facility is located within the Bengaluru Aerospace Park, near Kempegowda International Airport, and has been developed as a dedicated centre for indigenous defence electronics manufacturing.
The production work at DAL aligns with the government’s “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” policies, which aim to expand domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on imported defence systems. The Tejas Mk-1A incorporates more than 64 per cent indigenous content, including advanced subsystems such as the Uttam active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and indigenous electronic warfare and self-protection suites.
Industry and Programme Context
Mistral Solutions has an established role in India’s defence electronics ecosystem and has previously worked with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and HAL on embedded systems for military platforms. Axiscades stated that the latest order reinforces its position within the domestic aerospace and defence supply chain.
Commenting on the development, C. Manikandan, Chief Executive Officer of Mistral Solutions, said the contract reflects the group’s continued focus on defence indigenisation and its intent to participate in future defence programmes.
The announcement follows other recent defence-related orders for Axiscades. In January 2026, the company secured a separate ₹100 crore contract for the supply of signal and data processing units for the LLTR Ashwini radar programme, adding to its order book in the defence segment.
Tejas Mk-1A Background
The LCA Tejas Mk-1A represents the most advanced operational variant of India’s indigenously designed fighter aircraft. In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹62,370 crore contract with HAL for the procurement of 97 additional Mk-1A aircraft. This brought the total number of Mk-1A fighters on order to 180 for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Deliveries of the additional aircraft are expected to begin during the 2027–28 period. The programme is intended to strengthen the IAF’s combat capabilities while supporting long-term growth of India’s indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing base.
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