AxisCades Aerospace To Invest ₹6,000 Crore In Karnataka For 200 Acre Defence And AI Hub

Bengaluru based AxisCades Aerospace Infrastructure Private Limited is set to invest ₹6,000 crore in Karnataka to develop a major integrated hub for aerospace, defence, semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence innovation. The announcement was made by Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil.

The proposed project will be developed across 200 acres and will focus on manufacturing, testing and maintenance activities linked to aerospace and defence systems. The company also plans to establish a domestic research and development centre through global partnerships, strengthening Karnataka’s position as one of India’s leading technology and defence manufacturing destinations.

According to the minister, AxisCades Aerospace will invest the amount in phases. The first phase will see an investment of ₹1,290 crore, followed by ₹2,898 crore in the second phase and ₹1,512 crore in the third phase. The project is expected to generate 20,000 direct jobs and 54,000 indirect jobs in the state.

The company intends to develop infrastructure for missile sub systems, radar and sensor systems, semiconductor linked technologies and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities for fighter aircraft. These capabilities are expected to support India’s growing focus on domestic defence production and advanced aerospace engineering.

AxisCades Aerospace has requested land near Devanahalli for the project, as the company prefers the proposed facility to be located close to its existing unit in the Bengaluru region. The company also plans to build a 1.8 km runway as part of the proposed hub.

Minister MB Patil suggested that airports at Hassan, Vijayapura and Shivamogga could also be considered if required. However, company representatives said Devanahalli would be more suitable due to its existing operational base. Officials have been directed to identify suitable land where runway construction would also be feasible.

AxisCades is a publicly listed global company with more than 3,000 professionals and operations across over 20 locations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The proposed Karnataka investment is expected to give a major push to aerospace infrastructure, defence manufacturing and high technology employment in the state.