An Indian defence manufacturer built for collaboration, localisation and scale.

ICONS Hindustan Aerospace & Defence Systems Pvt. Ltd. (IAD) is a dynamic new entrant in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.

IAD focuses on the design, licensed production and integration of unmanned aerial systems and defence platforms in partnership with global technology leaders. We act as a bridge between global innovation and India’s requirement for indigenous, cost-effective and high-performance defence solutions.

Our founding team brings decades of proven experience across infrastructure development, industrial project execution and technology-led businesses, strengthened by senior Armed Forces veterans and academic experts in aeronautics and advanced manufacturing.

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Vision, Mission & Strategic Foundation

Vision

To be a trusted Indian partner for global defence and aerospace enterprises seeking licensed production, technology transfer and supply-chain integration in India.

Mission

To manufacture, assemble and supply advanced drones and defence systems through international collaborations while ensuring every product meets the highest standards of reliability, compliance and operational excellence.

Strategic Foundation

Defence Industrial Corridor :

  • IAD has been allotted 10 acres plot in Aligarh Node of UP Defence Industrial Corridor by Government of Uttar Pradesh
  • Factory construction activities started
  • This provides a secure, policy-backed and scalable base for manufacturing operations.
  • Access to: logistics networks, skill development hubs, industrial ecosystem and preferential regulatory frameworks.

Strategic Partnership

Defence Industrial Corridor :

  • Empanelled as Business Partner of Central Electronics Limited (CEL) – A Mini Ratna Enterprise of Govt. of India
  • Partnership with Planet Aerospace for consultancy in Space Business
  • Partnership with ApolloShield Isreal for developing Counter – UAV systems
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