LAT Aerospace Acquires Gurugram-Based Startup Sharang Shakti to Enhance Defence Capabilities

LAT Aerospace Acquires Gurugram-Based Defence Robotics Startup Sharang Shakti

Key Highlights:

• LAT Aerospace, an aviation startup founded by Deepinder Goyal and Surobhi Das in January 2025, has acquired Sharang Shakti, an early-stage defence robotics startup based in Gurugram.
• The acquisition marks the first step towards building indigenous defence capabilities for LAT Aerospace, as stated by Deepinder Goyal in a recent social media post on X.
• LAT Aerospace aims to deploy its in-house capabilities across both defence and civil programs over time, leveraging the shared technology between the two sectors.

Background:

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• LAT Aerospace is focused on developing next-generation civil aviation platforms from India, with a goal of eliminating the need for elaborate airport infrastructure.
• The company is building a new generation of Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft, designed to operate compact air-stops rather than conventional airports.
• Deepinder Goyal has stated that his vision is to provide services like takeoff and landing capabilities within 20 metres, which will reduce travel time and eliminate the need for large airports.

Timeline:

• January 2025: LAT Aerospace was jointly founded by Deepinder Goyal and Surobhi Das.
• January 2026: Mint reported on Deepinder Goyal's idea to develop technology for eliminating the need for elaborate airport infrastructure.
• 24 February 2026: LAT Aerospace announced the acquisition of Sharang Shakti through a social media post on X.