Axiscades subsidiary signs MoU with French firm to produce Falcon-inspired drone in India

AXISCADES Technologies on Thursday, November 6, announced that its technology solutions provider arm has collaborated with a leading French company to introduce the E-Raptor drones in India.

AXISCADES Aerospace and Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AXISCADES Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electronic Bird Control, a France-based drone company, to bring E-Raptor, a falcon-inspired drone, to India for both military and civilian applications, the company informed the stock exchanges.

The E-Raptor is among the first of its kind drone globally, combining biomimetic engineering with advanced UAV technology to deliver stealth, agility and performance.

Designed to resemble a falcon, the drone is intended to enhance surveillance and bird control operations, AXISCADES Technologies informed bourses.

Its realistic design enables it to function effectively across varied terrains, supporting missions that range from defence reconnaissance to civilian uses such as airport safety and wildlife management, it added.

"This partnership reflects our dedication to innovation and our drive to provide solutions that meet the complex demands of both defense and civilian sectors. We are committed to localising E-Raptor drone production in India as part of the Make in India initiative," Ravikumar Joghee, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of AXISCADES, said.

Adrien Laffon, CEO of Electronic Bird Control, stated, “Our alliance with AXISCADES marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology and international collaboration. The E-Raptor’s lifelike design and advanced features will raise the bar for surveillance and safety standards across India.”

By formalising this strategic alliance, AXISCADES Aerospace & Technologies and Electronic Bird Control reaffirmed their commitment to delivering cutting-edge defence solutions.

The partnership reflects their common pursuit of excellence and contributes to India’s ongoing defence modernisation efforts, strengthening the nation’s position at the forefront of global security advancements, the company stated.

Despite clinching a deal, shares of the company were locked in a 5% lower circuit at ₹1,474.4 apiece on the BSE at around 11 AM.

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