Altera Corporation, the world’s largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider, has expanded its strategic partnership with Bangalore-based AXISCADES Technologies Limited, aiming to accelerate development of mission-critical defense applications. The collaboration brings together Altera’s programmable logic technology and AXISCADES’ engineering expertise in aerospace, defense, and AI system design.
Under the agreement, the two companies will establish a 10,000-square-foot innovation lab in Bangalore, dedicated to the design, development, and characterization of FPGA-based reference designs. These solutions will target applications including radar systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, software-defined radios, and secure communications networks. Altera engineers will collaborate closely with AXISCADES teams, providing technical assistance throughout prototyping and production phases to ensure seamless integration of Altera’s Agilex 9 Direct-RF FPGAs and SoCs.
The partnership is designed to strengthen both companies’ reach across the Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) sector, while expanding AXISCADES’ access to advanced FPGA technologies and global customer networks. The Bangalore lab will enable rapid responses to the region’s growing focus on aerospace and defense capabilities, offering a platform for high-performance, low-latency solutions.
The collaboration has already yielded tangible outcomes, including the launch of a 3U-VPX SOSA-aligned COTS card powered by Agilex 9 Direct-RF devices. The card is positioned to redefine RF signal processing in defense systems, offering improved speed and flexibility for mission-critical applications.
John Sotir, General Manager of Aerospace, Defense, and Government Systems at Altera, said, “This partnership represents a powerful convergence of Altera’s world-class FPGA technology and AXISCADES’ deep domain expertise. Together, we will accelerate the creation of next-generation products that enable our customers to meet demanding performance, power, and efficiency requirements across the ADG sector and beyond.”
Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of AXISCADES, added, “We are excited to collaborate with Altera to strengthen our global footprint and deliver groundbreaking solutions in defense, AI, and embedded systems. This partnership aligns with our vision to expand our nonlinear business model and offer high-value, technology-driven products to customers worldwide.”
Central to the partnership are Altera’s Agilex 9 Direct RF FPGAs and SoCs, multi-chip, mixed-signal semiconductors integrating the FPGA industry’s fastest RF transceivers, capable of up to 64 Gsps. These devices provide ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth signal processing for radar, wireless, and electronic warfare systems. AXISCADES and its wholly owned subsidiary, Mistral Solutions, will leverage these devices to deliver advanced mission-critical solutions for global aerospace, defense, and government clients.
