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Indian AI Combat Drone ‘Kaal Bhairava’ Enters European Defence Manufacturing Network
24htopnews | May 18, 2026 1:08 PM CST

Indian AI warfare company FWDA has partnered with Portugal’s SKETCHPIXEL to manufacture the autonomous combat aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ in Europe. The collaboration marks a major step for India’s defence technology sector, integrating indigenous AI warfare systems into European and NATO-linked defence manufacturing networks.

New Delhi, May 15: In a major boost to India’s ambitions of becoming a global defence manufacturing hub, Indian AI warfare company FWDA on Friday announced that its autonomous combat aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ will now be manufactured in Europe through a strategic partnership with Portuguese defence technology firm SKETCHPIXEL.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence technology ecosystem, as Kaal Bhairava becomes one of the first Indian-designed AI combat aircraft platforms to enter the European manufacturing and defence network.

SKETCHPIXEL is known for developing advanced fighter jet simulation systems for aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Partnership to strengthen defence technology integration


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