Defence Company Partners with Embraer Subsidiary OGMA to Scale Global Aerospace and Defence MRO - 2026

AXISCADES Technologies Limited has announced a strategic partnership with OGMA – Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, a subsidiary of Embraer, to significantly scale global Aerospace and Defence Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. The collaboration aims to enhance capabilities in aerospace manufacturing, airframe engineering, and certification services across both commercial and military platforms.

The partnership is structured to move AXISCADES further up the aerospace value chain by emphasizing high-value, long-term service opportunities. Under the agreement, both companies will support maintenance activities for Embraer and other manufacturers’ aircraft in India, including VVIP/VIP fleets, AEW&C platforms, and various commercial aircraft. Beyond India, the alliance plans to jointly explore new business prospects in the UAE and the broader MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region by leveraging OGMA’s established relationships with major global OEMs such as Airbus Defence, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney.

To support the expansion of aerospace and defence MRO services, AXISCADES is developing one of India’s largest integrated Aerospace and Defence manufacturing and MRO hubs near the Bengaluru International Airport. The upcoming facility will feature dedicated hangars and speed shops, engine shops, a Welding Center of Excellence, strategic electronics manufacturing and system integration units, along with certification testing capabilities. This infrastructure, combined with OGMA’s technical expertise, is expected to strengthen India’s indigenous MRO ecosystem and build globally competitive capabilities.

Commenting on the partnership, Alfonso Martinez, CEO-International of AXISCADES, described the MoU as an important step in addressing international market opportunities while contributing to India’s self-Reliance goals. He highlighted that combining OGMA’s long-standing proficiency in airframe and engine MRO with AXISCADES’ engineering depth and infrastructure roadmap will help create a robust aerospace services ecosystem. Paulo Monginho, CEO of OGMA, stated that the collaboration enables OGMA to extend its global footprint while continuing to deliver certified, high-quality engineering solutions.

AXISCADES Technologies Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru, is an end-to-end technology provider employing more than 3,000 professionals across 17 global locations. The company has domain strengths in weapon systems, avionics, radar, electronic warfare, drone systems, and other strategic defence technologies. OGMA, founded in 1918, has over a century of experience in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. The company is 65 per cent owned by Embraer, with the remaining 35 per cent held by the Government of Portugal, offering a complete suite of services for defence, commercial, and executive aviation globally.

About the Company

AXISCADES Technologies Limited is a leading end-to-end technology and solutions provider headquartered in Bangalore, specialising in the Aerospace, Defence and ESAI domains. With a global workforce of over 3,000 professionals across 17 locations, the company supports the entire product development lifecycle—from concept to certification—to reduce program risk and accelerate time-to-market. AXISCADES maintains long-standing partnerships with global OEMs and defence organisations, leveraging deep expertise in critical areas such as weapon systems, avionics, electronic warfare and anti-drone solutions to deliver innovative, sustainable and safer products worldwide.

The company has a market cap of over Rs 5,000 crore and has delivered good profit growth of 21.3 per cent CAGR over the last 5 years. The stock is up by 75 per cent in just 1 year and has given multibagger returns of 2,200 per cent in 5 years.

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