PNN
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 25: Airfloa Rail Technology Limited (BSE - AIRFLOA | 544516 | INE0XBS01012), a leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock components and turnkey interior solutions, a leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock components and turnkey interior solutions, today announced a strategic Joint Venture (JV) with Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited (BBBS), one of India's most innovative defence technology companies specializing in Electronic Warfare, AI-based Autonomous Systems, and Material Science.
This Joint Venture marks a significant step in Airfloa's diversification into high-growth, high-value defence manufacturing, creating a powerful combination of Airfloa's engineering and production strength with BBBS's cutting-edge defence technology and intellectual property.
Key Highlights of the JV
* Joint Venture equity structure:
* Airfloa Rail Technology Ltd - 51% (Strategic Partner)
* BBBS - 49% (Technology Partner)
* Purpose of the JV: To create an exclusive manufacturing platform for BBBS's under-development and future defence-tech programs within India.
* Manufacturing Scope Includes:
* Electronic Warfare systems, including Directed Energy Weapons
* AI-driven autonomous defence solutions
* High-precision components
* Advanced materials and nanotechnology products
* Defence-grade system integration and testing
Strategic Rationale
The JV positions both companies firmly within India's growing defence manufacturing landscape by combining BBBS's indigenous technologies with Airfloa's established production capabilities. It enables faster industrialisation of defence products, strengthens export potential, and opens opportunities in high-growth areas such as UAVs, Electronic Warfare, and advanced materials. This partnership is expected to enhance long-term growth visibility, improve margins, and elevate Airfloa's presence in the defence sector.
Commenting on the development, Mr Manikandan Dakshnamoorthy, Joint Managing Director, said: "This Joint Venture represents an important step forward for Airfloa. By combining our established manufacturing strength with BBBS's deep-tech IP, we are creating a world-class platform capable of delivering next-generation defence systems from India. The JV positions us well in a sector that offers high growth, strong value creation, and favourable policy tailwinds. We are confident that this partnership will expand our addressable market, deepen our technology, and drive long-term, sustainable growth for the Company. Alongside this, we continue to execute large, high-impact projects in fast-growing sectors such as railways, defence, and aerospace in India, where our diversification strategy further strengthens our long-term sustainability and growth resilience."
Mr Dr. R. Shivaraman, CTO & Co-Founder of Big Bang Boom Solutions, added: "We are delighted to partner with Airfloa in establishing this Joint Venture. Their proven engineering and manufacturing capabilities perfectly complement our deep-tech defence innovations. This collaboration enables us to industrialise our technologies at scale and accelerate deployment across India's defence ecosystem. Together, we aim to build a strong innovation-to-production pipeline, expand our presence in high-potential global markets, and contribute meaningfully to India's vision for advanced, self-reliant defence manufacturing."
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