Indigenisation Model

Atmanirbhar Bharat & Make in India

Pioneering Self-Reliance in Defense Technology

NEXA DEFENCE is committed to eliminating import dependencies by indigenising mission-critical Ground Support Equipment, complex Test Rigs, and Field Diagnostic Systems with 100% domestic engineering capability.

Import Substitution

Replacing critical foreign GSE, test rigs, and spares with high-durability indigenous solutions designed and fabricated in India.

Obsolescence Management

Upgrading and re-engineering legacy Russian and Western platforms to keep frontline fighter jets and transport fleets battle-ready.

MIL-STD Compliance

All indigenised equipment undergoes stringent military-standard qualification, vibration, extreme temperature, and functional acceptance testing.

Lifecycle MRO Support

Guaranteed 20+ years of domestic technical support, continuous calibration, rapid spares availability, and airfield servicing.

Indigenous Solutions

Key Indigenously Developed Equipment

Frontline Ground Support Equipment engineered in India to replace imports for fighter, trainer, and transport aircraft

Aircraft Towbar

Aircraft Towbar
Weapon Loading & Armament Handling
Aircraft Lifting Jacks
Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage
Fuel Consumption Trolley
Aircraft Towbar

Aircraft Towbar

Used to move fighter, trainer, or transport aircraft on the ground including in hangars, on dispersal areas, and along the flight line without starting the aircraft's engine. This helps save fuel, reduces engine running hours, and lowers wear and tear during routine ground movement.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
Tejas Mirage-2000 Jaguar MIG-21 Bison Hawk Rafale
Technical Parameters
  • Working Media Hydraulic Fluid oil
  • Tank Capacity 2 Liters
  • Pulling Capacity Up to 15 Tons
  • Equipment Weight 200 ± 15 kg
  • Overall Dimensions L=7010 ±100 mm, W=650 ±50 mm, H=650 ±50 mm
Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Trolley

Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Trolley

Used for the safe transportation, positioning and loading of armaments and munitions onto combat aircraft. The trolley facilitates the movement and loading of bombs and missiles in accordance with applicable defence safety and handling protocols.

Technical Parameters
  • Maximum Lifting Capacity 500 to 1,000 kg
  • Overall Dimensions L 4,000 ±50 mm, W 1,000 ±30 mm, H 550 ±10 mm
  • Extended Height 900 ±20 mm
  • Vertical Adjustment 350 ±10 mm
  • Lateral Cradle Adjustment 80 ±5 mm
  • Hydraulic Jack Length 690 mm, Dia 160 mm
  • Wheel Assembly Rear & Front Pneumatic Wheels, 200 × 100 mm
Aircraft Lifting Jacks

Aircraft Lifting Jacks

Provides the capability to lift aircraft for maintenance and servicing operations. Used during scheduled maintenance and servicing of aircraft, including routine maintenance of the undercarriage (landing gear) system and shock absorbers, and for tyre and brake system inspection, replacement, and servicing.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
SU-30 MKI IL-76 Cargo Hawk AN-32 HTT-40 Rafale
Technical Parameters
  • Lifting Capacity 5 tons (5,000 kg) to 70 tons (70,000 kg)
  • Tank Capacity 18 Liters
  • Lift Height Range 760 ±15 mm (min) to 2,130 ±20 mm (max)
  • Power Stroke Travel 1,030 mm ± 10 mm
  • Hydraulic Operating Pressure 130 + 5 kg/cm²
  • Weight 240 kg (approx.)
  • Overall Dimensions L = 1,475 mm, W = 1,040 mm, H = 945 mm
Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment

Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment

Used to provide immediate response and recovery of aircraft involved in emergency landings, crashes or runway excursions covering weighing and handling of the disabled aircraft, tyre changes, recovery from the runway or dispersal area, and safe transportation to a repair station or designated safe location.

Technical Parameters
  • Drive Configuration Diesel-based, self-driven, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
  • Engine Power More than 80 BHP
  • Ground Clearance Minimum 260 mm
  • Payload Capacity > 1,300 kg
  • Response Speed 0–60 km/hr in <15 sec; top speed 80 km/hr
  • Braking Performance Stops within 12 m at 32 km/hr
  • Cargo Platform 3.4 × 1.8 × 0.45 m platform
Fuel Consumption Trolley

Fuel Consumption Trolley (FCT-1000)

Used to simulate the fuel storage and fuel consumption status of a fighter aircraft on the ground, without starting the aircraft's engine. Using this trolley, the aircraft's fuel tank and fuel consumption patterns can be calibrated, along with verification of the necessary safety warnings and indications of the fuel system, including calibration of the aircraft's fuel consumption meters. This equipment is designed for carrying out defueling and fuel consumption sequencing check of Su-30MKI aircraft.

Compatible Aircraft Platforms:
SU-30 MKI
Technical Parameters
  • Working Medium Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), Type Jet A-1
  • Fuel Drain System Working Pressure 6 + 2 kg/cm²
  • Delivery Rate (Fuel Drain) 30–700 LPM
  • Working Pressure (Fuel Boost System) 18 + 2 kg/cm²
  • Overall Dimensions (max) 4,000 × 2,200 × 1,700 mm
  • Cleanliness Standard Class 8 of GOST 17216-2001, or Class 4 as per NAS 1638

Indigenised Equipment - Master Comparison Table

S. No. Product Indicative Image Key Specifications Application / Use
1 Aircraft Towbar Aircraft Towbar • Working Media: Hydraulic Fluid oil
• Tank Capacity: 2 Liters
• Pulling Capacity: Up to 15 Tons
• Weight: 200 ±15kg
• Overall Dimensions: L=7010 ±100 mm, W=650 ±50mm, H=650 ±50mm
Used to move fighter, trainer, or transport aircraft on the ground including in hangars, on dispersal areas, and along the flight line without starting the aircraft's engine.
Supported: Tejas, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, MIG-21 Bison, Hawk, Rafale.
2 Weapon Loading & Armament Handling Trolley Weapon Loading Equipment • Max Weight lifting: 500 to 1000 kg
• Dimensions: L 4,000 ± 50 mm, W 1,000 ± 30 mm, H 550 ± 10 mm (Extended 900 ±20 mm)
• Vertical adjustment: 350 ± 10 mm; Lateral: 80 ± 5 mm
• Hydraulic Jack: Length 690 mm, Dia 160 mm
• Wheel assembly: Pneumatic Wheels 200 × 100 mm
Safe transportation, positioning and loading of armaments, munitions, bombs and missiles onto combat aircraft under defence safety protocols.
3 Aircraft Lifting Jacks Aircraft Lifting Jacks • Lifting Capacity: 5 tons (5,000 kg) to 70 tons (70,000 kg)
• Tank Capacity: 18 Liters
• Lift height range: 760 ± 15 mm (min) to 2,130 ± 20 mm (max)
• Power stroke travel: 1,030 mm ± 10 mm
• Operating pressure: 130 + 5 kg/cm²
• Weight: 240 kg (approx.)
• Dimensions: L=1,475 mm, W=1,040 mm, H=945 mm
Provides capability to lift aircraft for scheduled maintenance, undercarriage (landing gear) servicing, shock absorbers, tyre and brake replacement.
Supported: SU-30 MKI, IL-76, Hawk, AN-32, HTT-40, Rafale.
4 Aircraft Recovery & Crash/Salvage Equipment Aircraft Recovery Equipment • Drive type: Diesel-based, self-driven, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
• Engine power: More than 80 BHP | Clearance: Min 260 mm
• Payload: > 1300 Kg
• Response speed: 0–60 km/hr in <15 sec; top speed 80 km/hr
• Braking: Stops within 12 m at 32 km/hr
• Platform: 3.4 × 1.8 × 0.45 m
Immediate emergency response and recovery of aircraft involved in emergency landings, crashes or runway excursions covering weighing, handling, tyre changes, and safe transport.
5 Fuel Consumption Trolley Fuel Consumption Trolley • Working medium: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), Jet A-1
• Fuel drain system: 6 + 2 kg/cm², Rate 30–700 LPM
• Fuel boost system: 18 + 2 kg/cm²
• Dimensions (max): 4,000 × 2,200 × 1,700 mm
• Cleanliness standard: Class 8 (GOST 17216-2001) / Class 4 (NAS 1638)
Simulates fuel storage and consumption status on the ground without starting engine. Calibrates fuel tanks, consumption meters, safety warnings, defueling and sequencing check of Su-30MKI aircraft.

Our 5-Stage Indigenisation Framework

A proven, rigorous methodology from initial requirement analysis to serial production and lifecycle readiness

01

Technical Requirement & Platform Feasibility

Detailed evaluation of operational specifications, flight-line compatibility constraints, hydraulic/electrical interfaces, and environmental operating thresholds (-30°C to +50°C).

Interface Auditing Feasibility Report Defense Specs Mapping
02

Indigenous R&D, 3D CAD & Reverse Engineering

In-house mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical design utilizing 3D SolidWorks modelling, metallurgical analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

SolidWorks 3D Metallurgy Testing FEA / Stress Simulation
03

Precision Prototyping & Subsystem Integration

State-of-the-art manufacturing at our Panvel industrial facility with multi-axis CNC machining, structural welding, PLC/DAQ automation integration, and hydraulic manifold fabrication.

CNC Multi-Axis Machining Automated PLC & DAQ 100% Domestic Sourcing
04

Rigorous Environmental & Flight-Line Qualification

Comprehensive testing protocols conforming to MIL-STD-810, MIL-PRF, and GOST specifications including high/low temperature endurance, vibration tolerance, and actual aircraft coupling trials.

MIL-STD-810 Compliance Pressure Retention Checks Live Aircraft Trials
05

Serial Manufacturing & Complete Lifecycle MRO

Full-scale domestic batch production backed by dedicated on-site commissioning, operator training, calibration support, overhaul services, and assured spare parts availability.

Batch Production Operator Training 20+ Years Spares Support

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