Archive · 31 Oct 2025
AXISCADES and Cilas Partner for Laser-Based Anti-Drone Systems in India
Two companies, AXISCADES from India and Cilas from France, are working together to create advanced systems that can stop drones using lasers.
Cilas has a powerful laser system called Helma-P, which is already used by important groups like NATO.
AXISCADES will help design how to put this laser onto vehicles and connect it to their own control systems.
This partnership aims to boost India's defense power.
It also means that India will be able to build and maintain these laser systems within the country, which is part of India's plan to become more self-sufficient in defense technology.
This collaboration is seen as a key step in improving India's ability to protect itself from drone threats.
AXISCADES Technologies (India) and Cilas S.A. (France) have signed an MoU to develop advanced counter-drone technologies for India.
The partnership will integrate Cilas' Helma-P high-energy laser weapon system into vehicle-mounted defense solutions.
AXISCADES will design the system architecture and co-develop a solution incorporating the Helma-P into their command and control system.
This initiative supports India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) program by locally integrating and manufacturing the laser system.
The Helma-P laser system is recognized globally and has been deployed in operations for NATO and the French Navy.
- Who
- AXISCADES Technologies (India) and Cilas S.A. (France)
- What
- Signed an MoU to jointly promote and develop advanced laser-based counter-drone systems for the Indian Forces.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but implied recent.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To introduce Cilas' Helma-P laser system to India, integrate it into vehicle-mounted solutions with AXISCADES' command and control system, strengthen India's defense capabilities, and align with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliance) initiative through local integration, maintenance, and manufacturing.
Local Integration
Global Technology
Manufacturing and Maintenance
Local Integration
AXISCADES is committed to locally integrating, manufacturing, and maintaining the Helma-P system and its associated equipment within India, supporting the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Global Technology
Cilas provides the proven, high-energy Helma-P laser weapon system, recognized globally and successfully deployed by NATO and the French Navy.
- Partners
- AXISCADES Technologies (India), Cilas S.A. (France)
- Agreement Type
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Focus
- Joint promotion and development of advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) technologies
- Key Technology
- Cilas' Helma-P high-energy laser weapon system
- Target Customer
- Indian Forces (specifically Indian Army mentioned)
- Integration
- Vehicle-mounted solution with AXISCADES' command and control system
- AXISCADES CMD Quote
- Helma-P is a crucial, proven solution for strengthening India's defense capabilities.
