KshatraLabs

Kshatra Labs is an Indian deep-tech defence technology company focused on developing autonomous aerial defence systems using artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and advanced autonomy technologies. The company aims to address emerging security threats from low-cost drones and coordinated drone swarms. Its flagship Hawk is an autonomous aerial interceptor designed to detect, track, pursue, and neutralize hostile drones. The platform combines onboard Edge AI, autonomous target tracking, GPS-denied navigation, sensor fusion, and high-speed flight capabilities. Kshatra Labs states that multiple Hawk units can operate together against coordinated drone threats, enabling scalable counter-UAS (C-UAS) defence. The company is developing its proprietary APEX autonomy stack, which integrates AI-based perception, autonomous navigation, decision-making, and control. Its technology focus also includes computer vision, reinforcement learning, sensor fusion, and multi-agent/swarm coordination. The systems are designed to operate with minimal dependence on external infrastructure or cloud connectivity, making them suitable for contested and electronic-warfare environments. Kshatra Labs targets defence, national security, critical infrastructure, and other high-security applications. Through indigenous development of AI-native autonomous platforms, the company aims to provide cost-effective and scalable alternatives for next-generation aerial defence while strengthening India's capabilities in autonomous defence robotics.