Shield today announced the opening of its new engineering office at GoodWorks GCC Nexus in Bengaluru. The centre will focus on developing and testing autonomy software for Indian aircraft and defence systems, supporting the country’s goal of self-reliance in defence. This is Shield’s second office in India, following the opening of its New Delhi office in April 2026.
The Bengaluru team will work on Hivemind, Shield’s software platform for developing and operating autonomous systems. The company plans to hire engineers across autonomy, flight software, simulation, systems integration, and testing and evaluation.
“New Delhi brought us closer to our customers. Bengaluru gives us the engineering team to build for them,” said Sarjan Shah, Managing Director for India at Shield.
Dr. Manjula N., IAS, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, said, “Shield’s Bengaluru engineering centre is a welcome addition to Karnataka’s growing ecosystem of global technology and R&D centres. The focus on autonomy software, simulation and advanced engineering will create opportunities for specialized talent and strengthen the state’s capabilities in emerging technologies. We look forward to supporting such high-value investments that contribute to Karnataka’s innovation-led growth.”
Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), added, “Shield’s expansion into Bengaluru reinforces Karnataka’s attractiveness as a destination for next-generation innovation centres and advanced engineering operations. At KDEM, our focus is on enabling global enterprises to leverage Karnataka’s deep technology talent, industry ecosystem and innovation capabilities. We welcome Shield and look forward to supporting its growth and engagement with the state’s technology ecosystem.”
Shield’s India presence also includes its strategic partnership with JSW Defence to indigenise and manufacture the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in India, announced in November 2024.
