HAL Awards ₹68.05 Crore Defence Order to DCX Systems for Airborne Antenna & Power Supply Systems
New Delhi: In a significant development for India’s defence electronics manufacturing sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has awarded a purchase order worth approximately ₹68.05 crore (including GST) to DCX Systems Limited for the manufacture and supply of custom-made antenna and power supply systems for airborne applications.
The development was disclosed by DCX Systems in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on March 5, 2026.
Order Details
According to the company’s exchange filing, the order involves:
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Customer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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Order Value: ₹68.05 crore (including GST)
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Scope: Manufacturing and supply of custom-made antenna and power supply units
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Application: Airborne defence platforms
The company stated that the order has been received in the normal course of business.
Strengthening Defence Electronics Ecosystem
HAL is India’s premier aerospace and defence company, responsible for the development, manufacturing, and maintenance of military aircraft, helicopters, avionics, and defence systems.
The latest order highlights HAL’s continued collaboration with domestic private-sector suppliers such as DCX Systems, supporting the government’s push for indigenisation and defence manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.
DCX Systems is known for manufacturing electronic subsystems and cable harness assemblies used in defence and aerospace platforms.
Role of Airborne Antenna and Power Systems
The equipment covered under the contract plays a critical role in airborne systems, including:
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Communication and radar functionality
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Electronic warfare operations
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Power distribution for avionics equipment
Custom-designed antenna and power systems are essential for aircraft mission performance, signal transmission, and electronic integration.
About DCX Systems
DCX Systems Limited is an AS 9100D certified aerospace and defence electronics manufacturer headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The company focuses on:
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Cable and wire harness assemblies
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Electronic system integration
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Electromechanical assemblies for defence and aerospace platforms
Its manufacturing facility is located in the Aerospace SEZ Sector at the Hitech Defence and Aerospace Park in Bengaluru Rural.
Official Filing
The disclosure was submitted to both:
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BSE Limited
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National Stock Exchange of India
as part of mandatory corporate compliance.
Outlook
The order reflects continued domestic defence procurement and supply-chain participation by private manufacturers. Such collaborations between HAL and specialised electronics manufacturers are expected to play a crucial role in strengthening India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities.