Founder | Advisor

Air Chief Marshal
RKS Bhadauria
PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd)

Former Chief of Indian Air Force

Commanded one of the best air forces in the world at the pinnacle of a 42-year long career. Accelerated Indian Air Force (IAF)'s 'Atmanirbharta' roadmap with a multi-sectoral thrust on indigenous defense manufacturing. Was at the vanguard of finalization and execution of high end weapons and systems with particular focus on 'Make-in-India'.

Founder | Advisor

Ravinder Pal Singh
(Ravi)

Award Winning Technologist, Rescue Pilot, Venture Capitalist and Professor with several hundred global recognition, 34 patents and 1000+ hours in emergency response expeditions. Acknowledged as Person of Year, World's top 10 Robotics Designer, #1 Artificial Intelligence Leader in Asia and World's top 25 CIO.

Advisor

Admiral Karambir Singh
PVSM, AVSM (Retd)

Former Chief of Indian Navy
Chairman of National Maritime Foundation

The "Grey Eagle" (senior-most serving naval aviator) of the Indian Navy served as theChief of the Naval Staff responsible for consolidating and enhancing international maritime relations. Fathered the development of the India’s “Future Navy”. Commanded the Indian Coast Guard Ship Chandbibi, and the Indian Navy’s guided-missile corvette INS Vijaydurg, and two guided-missile destroyers, INS Rana and INS Delhi. He was the Director-General of Project Seabird. He is the first helicopter pilot to have served as Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy.

Advisor

MG (Ret.) Amikam Norkin

Former Israeli Airforce Commander

Legion of Merit (USA), Federal Cross of Merit (Germany), Youngest F-15 Pilot in the World Inspirational leadership for Air & Space and Defense & Offense, turning the Israeli Air Force (IAF) to the IDF’s leading strategic arm. Central figure in advising Israel’s Cabinet, including the Prime Minister on the most sensitive issues of national security. Led IAF into the era of fifth-generation fighter jets. Built strategic relationships with foreign Air Forces including key forces in the Middle East were formed and the unique cooperation with the American Air Force was strengthened.

Advisor

Dr. S. Christopher

Former Chairman, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Secretary, Department of Defense R&D

The man behind the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C). Thru AEWC India joined the elite group of four countries and created huge export potential. Dr.Christopher led the team which created the Automated Planar Near Field Measurement Facility for the first time in India, which paved way for the electronically scanned array antenna evaluation. He was Project Director for LCA Multi Mode Radar and led the team for designing and developing the slotted array technology, which is used for several airborne and missile projects. Also Led SuperVision 2000, for the Indian Navy.

Advisor

Lt Gen Satish Dua
PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM (Retd)

Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

Chief of Integrated Defense Staff in the Indian Armed Forces, Eminent counter-terrorism specialist, Author of bestselling book 'India's Bravehearts: Untold Stories from The Indian Army'. The “man” who planned and executed India's first surgical strike at Uri in 2016. Founding Member Secretary of Defense Planning Committee. As member of Defense Acquisition Council, played pivotal role in force modernization & inter se prioritization between Indian Army, Navy & Air Force. As a member of National Crisis Management Group, coordinated the efforts of Army, Navy & Air Force in National Crises & Disaster situations. Co-chaired INDO-U.S. Military Cooperation Group (2016-2018).

Advisor

Lt Gen Dushyant Singh
PVSM, AVSM (Retd)

Former DG of Army War College, Mhow

Commissioned into the Ninth BN of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment. Military observer in the UN. IG (Ops) for National Security Guard (NSG – Black Cats). Chief of Staff, Eastern Command. Head of Army War College. Founding Member of STRIVE India. Professor Emeritus at Rashtriya Raksha University, Centre of Border Management and Intelligence Studies (CBMIS), Centre of Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CCICT), School of Military Affairs, Strategy and History(SMASH). Author of several books and prolific writer in leading dailies and military journals.

Advisor

Air Marshal
Balabhadra Radha Krishna
PVSM, AVSM, SC (Retd)

Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
Former AOC in C of Western Air Command

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), Indian Air Force. Former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command and Director General Air (Operations). Commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force and has flying experience ss of nearly 5000+ hours on a variety of fighter aircraft including operational, instructional and test flying. Qualified flying instructor and a test pilot.

Advisor

BG (Ret.) Shimon Tsentsiper

Former Head of IAF Materiel Directorate

Technological leader experienced in a varied technology, led large and complex organizations, managing thousands of people, hundreds of projects and budgets of billions USD. Trusted expert in dealing with unexpected situations that require the ability to make decisions in combat and in crisis situations. A strategist, looking at the unclear and sometimes chaotic horizon, understands well the right direction and leads towards it while making the environment believe that it is the right thing.

Advisor

Mr Ashok K Baweja

Former Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Led HAL to 2.3 billion USD revenues. One of the tallest Indian aerospace leader credited with leading several important projects such as the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. Conceptualized the industrial and marine gas turbine business at HAL. Board Advisor, Mentor and Coach to HCL, Quest, Aequs, Wave Mechanics & ComAvia. Chair of several Expert Review Committees for GoI.

Advisor

Mr S Subrahmanyan

Former Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

One of the tallest corporate leaders in Aviation and Aerospace. Member of the Board of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). Demonstrated leadership in Operations Management, Engineering and Strategic Planning. Exceptional entrepreneurship ecosystem incubator. Holds a post-graduation in aircraft production focused in Aircraft production from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.