Conceptualised for India – Designed in India – To be Manufactured in India

The Best Time to Build

Warfare is undergoing a Revolution in Military Affairs. This is characterised by emergence of new technology, a change in war-fighting-methodology and organisational structure of defence forces. Armed forces across the world are gripped in this cycle, moving away from legacy systems and platforms and reconfiguring themselves conceptually, doctrinally and structurally. We are at the commencement of this cycle which lasts for 10-15 years until maturity. The technology developed now, and the applications it enables will define the next 50 years.

IDDM — Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacture

NOVASTRA DEVP CYCLE ALIGNED WITH DAP 2026

iDEX / DRISHTI

Innovation & Concept

Make / Design

Subsystem R&D

Trials & Validation

Rigorous Testing

Low-Cost Capital

Acquisition Framework

IDDM Scaling

Strategic Partnership

Novastra’s structured development cycle is aligned with India's Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP 2026) — from iDEX/DRISHTI innovation to Make/Design & Development, trials, Low‑Cost Capital Acquisition, and Strategic Partnerships, we focus on IDDM (Indigenous Design Development and Manufacturing). Our engineering excellence is democratized — contributors co-own the technologies they help create.

Our Tenets

01

Conceptualise for the Future

Build Indian solutions for foreseeable combat realities.

02

Research & Development

New Technologies, Disruptive Applications, Rapid Experiments, Wargaming and Testbed.

03

Domestic Content

Develop in India, indigenous raw materials and supply chains.

04

Indian Owned IP

IP as a strategic asset, retained in India.

Engineering

Technology Domains

Defence Technologies

  • Conceptualise products with technological applications designed to overmatch adversary capabilities
  • Develop and Innovate to upgrade current defence systems and platforms
  • Manned, unmanned and hybrid systems

Aerospace & Space

  • Next Gen applications for combat and counter systems related to UAVs/ drones/ loiter munitions/ Pseudo-satellites/ guided munitions
  • Design and develop ecosystem aligned for future exploration of space/ treat space as resource

Artificial Intelligence

  • Lean, Pre-trained models for guidance, navigation, target recognition
  • Cyber security, vulnerability testing, cypher and software
  • Intelligence analysis, Campaign planning, stochastic modelled wargaming

Communication Security

  • Tamper proof and jam resistant network communication
  • System-to-system communications
  • Tactical communications (air, land and sea)

Advanced Manufacturing

  • Complete technological sovereignty and component-level self-reliance
  • Strategic Autonomy and supply chain resilience

Emerging Technologies

  • Next Gen Warfare Tech
  • Novel Solutions for overcoming vulnerable gaps in war-fighting methodology
BuildDynamic Numerical Code Generator and Reader

Develop a device that generates universal numerical codes (32-40 digits) with 4-5 frames independently calculated with dynamic calculation algorithms changing every 2 minutes further encrypted with a 256bit encryption. The device should be able to receive and process numerical codes from other devices and transmit authenticated codes using frequency hop and spread spectrum methodology.

BuildTarget Identification Pre-trained Vision Transformer

Create database and ML algorithms to recognise the following: Artillery Gun Positions, Tanks, Air Defence Guns, Air Defence Radars, BLTs, Ammunition Depots, Fighter base hangars, aircrafts (J-10, J-17, J-35, F-16, AEW&C, C-130, IL-78, Y-20, Y-8/Y-9, Huey Cobra, Z-9/10/19/20 etc).

BuildDrone Survivability Suite

Build a frugal solution that enhances survivability of drones/UAVs autonomously without need for external inputs.

BuildAcoustic Signature Analysis Device

Indigenized solution for an underwater acoustic listening and analysis device able record, analyse and identify acoustic signatures of all seafaring surface and underwater mechanical devices.

BuildSatellite Orbit Correction Vehicle

Develop reusable orbit correction vehicle for to be positioned in space to correct the orbits of LEO, MEO, Polar Orbit and Geostationary satellites. These vehicles should be able to manoeuvre in space, attach orbit correction propulsion devices to the satellites and align direction of thrust. The propulsion modules should disengage automatically after reaching the correct altitude.

Research New TechLow Level Anti Drone

Build low-level drone identification and targeting solution.

BuildAnti-Personnel Disposable Drones

Develop fire-and-forget anti-personnel fragmentation drones.

Research New TechPosition Identification

Develop a solution/device able it to identify its own geographic location instantaneously in all dimensions independent of global-position-system (GPS) accurate to within 0.5 metres. An initial input of coordinates is allowed. All calculations for location identification should be internal, without assistance from external sources. The device should be compact and not weigh more than 500 gms (0.5KGs), with a scope of scaling down further.

Research New TechJam and Tamper Proof Communication Architecture

Develop an indigenized solution for a tamper resistant and jam proof over the horizon communication that can be universally capable of Theoretical concept for a jam proof and tamper proof communication capable of 1 Gbps datalink aircraft-aircraft and aircraft-ground.

Research New TechUnder Water Communication

Develop a solution for wireless data communication underwater without compromising location of transmitter.

ENGINEERS ENGAGEMENT PATHWAY

Build Sovereign Technologies through our Democratised Model

Our Democratised Model makes innovation collaborative and accountable. Contributions are quantified through documented deliverables (design artefacts, test reports, prototype modules, market validation, capital provided, and sales/commercialisation outcomes).

Collaboration

Engage with Novastra's Ecosystem

Novastra's advisory practice is not a closed consulting firm — it is a democratized ecosystem of verified experts, experienced operators, and institutional partners. There are two primary pathways to engage.

Pathway 01

For Manufacturers & Incubators

Join our Democratised Model
Co-develop. Co-own. Co-succeed.

Novastra invites manufacturers and incubators to join our advisory-led development ecosystem as incubation or manufacturing partners. You gain access to strategic intelligence, market validation, and a structured pathway from prototype to procurement. In return, you co-own the capabilities we build together.

What Partnership Includes
Strategic advisory on product relevance & user requirements
Market validation against current procurement priorities
Access to Novastra's government & institutional relationships
Co-development & co-ownership of jointly developed IP
Pathway to Make-I / iDEX / ADITI funding frameworks
Manufacturing and scale-up support
Who Should Apply
Defence manufacturers (established or emerging)
Defence-tech start-ups with prototype or concept-ready tech
MSMEs seeking market access and strategic direction
International companies seeking India market entry
Equity Model Note: Incubation and manufacturing partners participate in Novastra's co-ownership framework — contributing to and sharing in the returns from jointly developed capabilities, proportional to contribution.
Become a Partner
Pathway 02

For Consultants & Advisory Partners

Join our Advisory Network
Your expertise, our platform, India's strategic benefit.

Novastra invites experienced defence, aerospace, and technology professionals to join our consulting network. We conduct a rigorous capability and competency assessment to ensure every advisor on our platform represents Novastra's standard of insight and integrity.

Who We're Looking For
Retired & serving armed forces officers with strategic/technical backgrounds
Defence procurement and policy specialists
Technology architects & system engineers (defence applications)
Wargaming and operational analysis professionals
International defence industry executives
What You Gain
Access to a curated client base (government, manufacturers, investors)
Structured engagement model with transparent compensation
Attribution and professional visibility through Novastra publications
Opportunity to co-own IP on development projects you contribute to
Peer network of India's foremost defence and technology minds
Verification Standard: We do not compromise on the standard of our advisory network. Every consultant on our platform has been assessed and verified — because our clients depend on it.
Apply to Join the Network

We're Ready to Build Together.

Whether you're an engineer with a breakthrough idea, a startup ready to scale, an SME, an OEM, or an investor seeking defense-tech returns.

I want to join Novastra's product build team as an Engineer

Write to us Contact: info@novastratech.in

I want to join Novastra's advisory network as a Consultant

Apply to Our Network Contact: info@novastratech.in

I'm looking to partner as a Manufacturer or Incubator

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