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About the Programme

The Defence Space Autumn Internship Programme is a flagship initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and India's defence & space technology ecosystem.

Selected interns will work on live projects across domains including aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, satellite systems, and advanced materials research under the guidance of senior defence scientists.

Duration

6 weeks

Dates

5th October - 15th November 2026

Format

Fully virtual with live sessions

Eligibility

Class VI-XII, B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD & Professionals

Core Technology Domains

Master cutting-edge technologies across core engineering domains

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Foundations and applications of generative models, large language models and diffusion models.

Advanced Drone Technology (Air Taxi & Defence Drone)

Air taxi systems, defence UAV architectures and autonomy for next-gen drones.

Helicopter Technology

Rotor aerodynamics, vertical-lift systems and rotorcraft design fundamentals.

Aircraft Design Technology

Aerodynamics, CFD simulation, structural design and systems integration for aircraft.

Programme Highlights

Comprehensive Curriculum

Age-appropriate, progressive instruction tailored for learners

Project-Based Learning

Industry-standard tools and simulations with hands-on experience

On-Demand Access

Recorded sessions for flexible, self-paced review

Career Exploration

Pathways in ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and emerging Defence & Space sectors

Expert Mentorship

Interactive sessions with industry experts and experienced mentors from ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and private space enterprises

Career Pathways

Government Sector

  • ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
  • DRDO (Defence Research & Development)
  • HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics)

Emerging Opportunities

  • Private Space Enterprises
  • Defence Public Sector Units
  • UAV & AI-driven Systems

Certification

Certificate of Participation

BSERC issued upon successful completion

Merit Certificate

Awarded based on performance & project outcomes