Iac Aerospace & Defense

Name

Iac Aerospace & Defense

Legal name

Industrial Accessories Corporation

Website

https://iacaerodef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense & Aerospace Precision Manufacturing

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

Keywords

• Precision manufacturing services
• Defense systems manufacturing
• Unmanned aerial systems
• Aerospace MRO services
• Build-to-print components

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Systems Manufacturing: High-performance assemblies and sub-assemblies for tanks, artillery systems, armored vehicles and battlefield platforms. Products include components for Bofors 155MM, Dhanush 155MM, 130MM, 105MM, L-70MM artillery systems; T-72, T-90, BMP Series tank systems; and 51MM mortar systems.
2. UAV Systems Sales: Advanced unmanned aerial systems including Tactical Series, ISR Drones (MK-VIGIL-SR/LR), Fixed Wings (FX_800TR-CF, FXVT-800 series), Trainer Series (T5/T7), Tethered Series (THR/CMBT), Agriculture Series (AGRI), Infrastructure Solutions (Solar/Aqua), and Logistics Drones.
3. Build-to-Print Manufacturing: Precision manufacturing from customer drawings to mission-critical components with certified quality and complete traceability. Covers CNC machining, precision fabrication, material procurement, quality inspection, and surface finishing for defense, aerospace, and heavy engineering applications.
4. MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment services for defense and industrial systems including component repair, system overhaul, reverse engineering, lifecycle support, and quality assurance with ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
5. Precision Mechanical Parts & Assemblies: Manufacturing of precision mechanical parts and assemblies from materials including stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, carbon steel, copper alloys, and alloy steel for defense and aerospace applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Industrial Accessories Corporation (IAC AeroDef) manufactures precision build-to-print components, critical assemblies and sub-assemblies for artillery, tank and armored-vehicle platforms, and a portfolio of unmanned aerial systems (tactical, ISR, fixed-wing, trainer, tethered, agriculture, and infrastructure variants). It also delivers maintenance, repair, overhaul, reverse engineering, and lifecycle support services for defense and aerospace platforms.

Product overview

IAC AeroDef is a defense manufacturing company organized into four integrated business divisions: Build-to-Print Manufacturing, Defense Systems, UAV Systems, and MRO Services. The Build-to-Print division provides precision CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly services for aerospace and defense components. Defense Systems encompasses artillery systems (Bofors 155MM, Dhanush 155MM, 130MM Field Gun, 105MM IFG, L-70MM anti-aircraft gun), tank systems (T-72, T-90, BMP Series), and mortar systems (51MM). UAV Systems includes multiple drone product lines: Tactical Series for reconnaissance, ISR Drones for surveillance, Fixed Wings UAV for long-endurance missions, Trainer Series for pilot training, Tethered Series for persistent surveillance, Agriculture Series for farming, Infrastructure Solutions for inspection, plus Logistics Drones and Loitering Munition in development. MRO Services provides repair, overhaul, reverse engineering, and lifecycle support. The divisions are interconnected—MRO services support defense systems products, UAV systems leverage precision manufacturing capabilities, and all divisions maintain ISO quality certification standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tactical Series: Tactical UAVs engineered for agile reconnaissance and rapid mission deployment.
• ISR Drones
• Fixed Wings UAV
• Trainer Series
• Tethered Series
• Agriculture Series
• Infrastructure Solutions

Products and services

• Build-to-Print Manufacturing Precision manufacturing from customer drawings to mission-critical components, built with certified quality and complete traceability. Covers CNC milling, turning, drilling, multi-axis machining, precision fabrication, material procurement, quality inspection, and surface finishing for defense, aerospace, and heavy engineering applications.
• Defense Systems High-performance assemblies and sub-assemblies for artillery systems, tanks, armored vehicles, and battlefield platforms. Includes Bofors 155MM, Dhanush 155MM, 130MM Field Gun, 105MM LFG, L-70MM anti-aircraft gun, T-72 and T-90 tanks, BMP Series infantry combat vehicles, and 51MM mortar systems.
• UAV Systems Advanced unmanned aerial systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, precision missions, mapping, and logistics. Encompasses Tactical Series, ISR Drones, Fixed Wings, Trainer Series, Tethered Series, Agriculture Series, and Infrastructure Solutions product lines.
• MRO Services Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for defense and aerospace platforms, including component repair, system overhaul, reverse engineering with CAD recreation, lifecycle support, quality assurance, and mission-ready restoration under ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Tactical Series UAV (MK-KK-01) Rapid-deployment reconnaissance UAV with autonomous flight, 20-30 minute endurance, sub-2-minute deployment, up to 1kg payload, 100-150 km/h cruising speed, 3-4km mission range, and HD EO camera for defense and security reconnaissance.
• ISR Drones (MK-VIGIL-SR / MK-VIGIL-LR) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones with fully autonomous flight, EO/IR sensors, and advanced mission planning. MK-VIGIL-SR (15-30 min flight, 2K camera) and MK-VIGIL-LR (40-60 min flight, 4K EO/IR camera) for persistent surveillance.
• Fixed Wings UAV (FX_800TR-CF, FXVT-800 series) Long-range, high-endurance fixed-wing UAVs including FX_800TR-CF with carbon-fiber airframe (30-45 min flight) and FXVT-800 series with VTOL capability from semi-autonomous to fully autonomous operation.
• Trainer Series UAV (T5 / T7) Pilot training UAVs for building piloting expertise and mission readiness. T5 series (beginner, 230mm wheelbase, 15-20 min flight) and T7 series (advanced, 700mm wheelbase, 25-30 min flight) with manual to full-auto flight modes.
• Tethered Series UAV (THR01-03, CMBT01-03) Persistent-surveillance tethered UAVs with continuous power supply. THR series for general ISR with 1-3km range, and CMBT combat variants with up to 20km mission range, fibre-optic data link, and AI-powered targeting/tracking and EW jammer capabilities.
• Agriculture Series UAV (AGRI-10L/16L/20L/50L) Precision agriculture drones for crop protection and field operations with autonomous flight, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo navigation, terrain following, and 3-7 meter spray widths across 10L, 16L, 20L, and 50L tank-capacity variants.
• Infrastructure Solutions UAV (Solar Series, Aqua Series) Specialized unmanned systems for infrastructure inspection, industrial maintenance, and asset management. Solar Series for autonomous solar-panel and rooftop cleaning; Aqua Series for underwater dam inspection with GPS/RTK navigation and sonar-assisted underwater navigation.
• Bofors 155MM Artillery System Components Critical assemblies and sub-assemblies for the widely deployed Bofors 155MM long-range artillery system, available in FH77, FH77 B05, and Archer variants, supporting accurate indirect fire for counter-battery, suppression, and strategic strike missions.
• Dhanush 155MM Artillery System Components Critical assemblies for the indigenously developed 45-caliber Dhanush 155MM towed howitzer, based on the Bofors FH77B platform, with extended range, advanced fire control, and enhanced accuracy under India's Make in India initiative.
• 130MM M-46 Field Gun Components Critical assemblies for the long-range 130MM M-46 field gun, engineered for precision fire support and counter-battery operations, with long barrel and 45-degree firing capability for extended-range engagements.
• 105MM Indian Field Gun (IFG) Components Critical assemblies for the indigenously developed 105MM Indian Field Gun, designed for field support, counter-battery fire, and tactical operations with rapid deployment and operational versatility.
• L-70MM Anti-Aircraft Gun Components Critical assemblies for the L-70MM high-rate-of-fire anti-aircraft gun that engages helicopters, aircraft, and UAVs across vehicle-mounted, naval, and stationary air-defense platforms.
• T-72 Main Battle Tank Components Critical assemblies for the T-72 main battle tank, including rammer chain, eccentric bush, and thermal shroud, supporting modernization programs that extend the platform's battlefield durability, mobility, and firepower.
• T-90 Main Battle Tank Components Critical assemblies for the T-90 main battle tank, including jacket assembly, handle, guide bushing, and firing mechanism assembly, supporting modernization programs with enhanced combat capabilities.
• BMP Series Infantry Combat Vehicle Components Critical assemblies for the BMP Series amphibious armored platform, including screw machine components, retainers, cover assemblies, and hose assemblies for BMP maintenance and life-extension programs.
• 51MM Mortar System Components Critical assemblies for the 51MM lightweight indirect-fire mortar system, including firing pin, drum, drive housing, and retaining ring, used for anti-personnel firepower, tactical missions, close combat support, and area denial.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.20% on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IdeaForge Technology: An Indian drone manufacturer specializing in tactical UAVs for defense, security, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to IAC's Tactical, ISR, and Fixed Wing UAV product lines, competing for the same Indian military and government UAV contracts.
• Dynamatic Technologies: Indian precision engineering company supplying complex aero structures, aerostructures, and precision components for global aerospace and defense OEMs. Directly comparable to IAC's Build-to-Print precision manufacturing and CNC machining capabilities.
• Premier Explosives Limited: Indian manufacturer of explosives, solid propellants, and pyrotechnics for defense and commercial applications. Comparable to IAC's defense components and munitions-adjacent manufacturing capabilities within India's defense industrial base.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Advanced Systems: Indian defense and aerospace manufacturer across missiles, UAVs, helicopters, and aerospace components. Comparable to IAC's build-to-print, UAV, and defense systems divisions; competes for similar Indian defense programs with greater capital depth.
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): Indian state-owned defense electronics major supplying radars, avionics, and electronic warfare systems. Partially comparable to IAC's ISR and tethered UAV offerings (which include EO/IR sensors and EW jammer variants) as a much larger defense incumbent.
• Mahindra Aerospace: Manufactures aerospace components and aircraft under India's aerospace ecosystem. Comparable to IAC's precision manufacturing and UAV capabilities, with broader group-level financial backing from the Mahindra conglomerate.
• Larsen & Toubro Defence: Indian engineering conglomerate with a major defense division covering missiles, artillery, armored vehicles, and naval systems. Comparable to IAC's defense systems manufacturing scope (artillery, tanks, armored vehicles) with vastly larger scale and program access.
• Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL): Indian government-owned manufacturer of guided missiles, underwater weapons, and airborne products. Comparable to IAC's defense systems manufacturing including munitions and tactical assemblies, with a broader and more established missile portfolio.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): India's largest state-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer, producing aircraft, helicopters, engines, and avionics. Comparable to IAC's aerospace manufacturing and MRO capabilities as a much larger incumbent in the Indian defense supply chain.
• Adani Defence & Aerospace: Indian defense and aerospace platform manufacturing UAVs, missile systems, and aero structures. Comparable to IAC's UAV and defense systems portfolio as a deep-pocketed new entrant competing across multiple Indian defense categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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