India's AI Aircraft Exports: A New Frontier in Defense Cooperation The announcement that India's first AI combat aircraft, Kaal Bhairava, will be manufactured in Portugal marks a significant shift in defense cooperation between nations.
This partnership between FWDA and SKETCHPIXEL highlights the growing interest in Indian designed autonomous systems and underscores the increasing complexity of global defense manufacturing ecosystems.
FWDA retains control over core autonomous systems and airframe design, but concerns about data sovereignty and potential espionage risks remain.