Vertotech’s Patented Tech Set to Transform India’s Space & Defence

Post by : Meena Rani

India’s private aerospace sector has taken a bold leap forward. Vertotech Aerospace Ltd announced that it has secured patents for a suite of advanced technologies spanning heavy-lift launch vehicles, human-rated space capsules, hypersonic missiles, and loitering munitions. These moves position the company as a national champion with aspirations to compete with global aerospace and defence giants.

VIYAANA-HLV: India’s Patented Heavy-Lift Rocket

At the heart of Vertotech Aerospace’s space ambitions is the VIYAANA-HLV (Vyoma Heavy Lift Vehicle), a patented reusable launch system designed to rival Falcon 9-class rockets. The two-stage rocket features modular strap-on boosters, propulsive first-stage recovery, and integration capability with the Vyoma-SAR crew capsule. Key specifications include:

• Height: ~70 meters

• Gross lift-off mass: ~549,000 kg

• Payload to LEO: ~22,800 kg

• First-stage propellant: ~395,700 kg

• Second-stage propellant: ~92,670 kg

• Crew capsule mass: ~10,000 kg

Designed for crewed missions, satellite deployment, and deep-space trajectories, VIYAANA-HLV represents India’s most ambitious private heavy-lift vehicle to date.

Vyoma-SAR: Human Spaceflight Made in India

Complementing the launch system is the Vyoma-SAR, a six-seat, human-rated capsule with advanced abort mechanisms, thermal shielding, and recovery systems. The capsule can dock with government or commercial space stations and is adaptable for lunar missions. Together, VIYAANA-HLV and Vyoma-SAR form a fully patent-protected human spaceflight ecosystem — a rare achievement for a private company worldwide.

Parshuram: Indigenous Hypersonic Missile

Vertotech Aerospace has also ventured into hypersonics with Parshuram, a patented missile system capable of exceeding Mach 8. It features AI-assisted targeting, terrain-hugging flight, and top-attack profiles. Patented guidance algorithms allow it to operate in GPS-denied environments. Parshuram is certified for multiple launch platforms, including land, sea, and air, marking India’s entry into operational hypersonic systems.

V-LYNX: Loitering Munitions for Multiple Missions

The V-LYNX family covers a range of loitering munitions, from infantry-portable drones to long-range strategic systems. Variants include:

• 15R: Backpack-portable, anti-personnel

• 90 & 120: Anti-armor with top-attack capability

• 400 series: Bunker-penetrating

• 900 & 1250: Strategic drones with 12+ hours endurance and up to 50 kg payload

Equipped with AI-assisted target recognition, EO/IR guidance, and GPS-independent navigation, V-LYNX is designed for contested battlefields and potential exports.

Industrial Scale and Integration

Vertotech Aerospace has also commissioned a modern munitions facility capable of producing 200,000 artillery shells annually, covering high-explosive and armor-piercing rounds. This industrial footprint aligns with the company’s broader aim of combining space, missile, and munitions capabilities — a model reminiscent of global aerospace leaders like Lockheed Martin and SpaceX, but entirely Indian.

Global Significance

Patenting these systems strengthens Vertotech Aerospace’s international positioning, allowing India to secure sovereign innovation while opening avenues for compliant technology exports. “This is no longer just concept design or R&D,” said a senior aerospace analyst in Washington. “It’s about locking in intellectual property that gives India a stronger footing in the global aerospace ecosystem.”

Execution remains a formidable challenge. Manufacturing reusable rockets, certifying crewed capsules, and operationalizing hypersonic systems will demand billions in investment, top-tier engineering talent, and rigorous testing. Nonetheless, the patents themselves signal India’s ambition to become a self-reliant aerospace and defence innovator.

Leadership Driving the Vision

The company is led by Jayakumar B, Managing Director, with over 30 years at ISRO, including key roles in PSLV and GSLV MkIII missions. Group CEO Harishree Mehta brings two decades of media and corporate strategy expertise. Together, they aim to position India as a net exporter of cutting-edge space and defence technology.

India on the Global Aerospace Stage

With its patents secured, Vertotech Aerospace is now poised to pursue funding, partnerships, and operational rollouts with greater leverage. From VIYAANA-HLV launches to Parshuram hypersonic deployments, the company is redefining India’s aerospace and defence ambitions, signaling that the future of space and defence innovation will be designed, patented, and built at home.

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