Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), a defence technology and AI warfare company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Government to establish a 500-acre state-of-the-art Autonomous Combat Aircraft Manufacturing and Testing Facility in the state with an investment of ₹1,169 crore.
The proposed investment by the Bengaluru-based company is expected to generate over 1,000 employment opportunities, including 800 direct and 200 indirect jobs across research and development, advanced manufacturing and allied industries.
Set to become the nation’s first full-spectrum autonomous combat aircraft hub, the upcoming facility will enable end-to-end research and development, design, assembly, testing, and systems integration, aiming to accelerate indigenous manufacturing and technological self-reliance in critical military platforms and reduce dependence on foreign systems.
“We are honoured to partner with the government of Andhra Pradesh to establish India’s first dedicated manufacturing and testing facility for autonomous combat aircraft. This understanding will not only create high value employment but will also catalyse an entire ecosystem of skilled talent, component suppliers, and academic collaborations in the region,” Suhas Tejaskanda, Founder & CEO, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, said in a release.
This MoU strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a strategic centre for next-generation defence and aerospace manufacturing and reaffirms India’s growing capability in developing AI-led defence systems, swarm intelligence platforms, and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.
“We are honoured to partner with the government of Andhra Pradesh to establish India’s first dedicated manufacturing and testing facility for autonomous combat aircraft. This understanding will not only create high value employment but will also catalyse an entire ecosystem of skilled talent, component suppliers, and academic collaborations in the region,” Suhas Tejaskanda, Founder & CEO, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, said in a release.
This MoU strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a strategic centre for next-generation defence and aerospace manufacturing and reaffirms India’s growing capability in developing AI-led defence systems, swarm intelligence platforms, and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.
“The proposed investment also aligns with the defence reforms introduced earlier this year, which placed emphasis on deeper Government-Private partnerships in strengthening India’s defence industrial base. It stands as a timely demonstration of that vision, translating policy into on-ground capability and long-term national advantage,” the company said.
