AXISCADES’ Mistral Acquires Altera Tech for Advanced Defense Computing

11 Mar 2025 CW Team

Mistral Solutions, a subsidiary of AXISCADES Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Altera (an Intel company) to advance high-performance computing solutions for defense applications. The collaboration will leverage Altera Agilex™ 9 Direct RF FPGA technology to enhance mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

The announcement was made at the Bengaluru seminar, Advancing Mission-Critical Applications with Altera’s Direct RF FPGAs, attended by industry leaders from DRDO, ISRO, HAL, and BEL. Dr. B.K. Das, DG ECS, DRDO, emphasized the role of industry partnerships in defense innovation.

During the event, Mistral unveiled its 3U VPX SOSA™-aligned processing cards, featuring ultra-low latency, real-time data acquisition, and high-throughput computing. The company also outlined a roadmap for new products utilizing Altera Agilex™ 9 technology, targeting applications in electronic warfare, radar systems, 5G/6G infrastructure, and aerospace signal processing.

Mistral’s CEO, D. Murali Krishnan, highlighted the partnership’s potential to drive indigenous defense innovation. Altera’s John Sotir noted that Agilex 9 Direct RF FPGAs bring critical size, weight, and power advantages for next-gen aerospace and defense applications.

Real Estate

08 May 2026

Integrated Waterproofing Strategies

Waterproofing buildings used to be an annual pre-monsoon affair but the evolution of real-estate development has changed that approach. In new developments, developers are weaving waterproofing solutions into both the design and construction phases, an approach that Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group, says, “is all about ensuring lasting durability [of the building] and keeping lifecycle risks including water seepage and extensive maintenance to a minimum.”Watertight by designAluminium formwork systems aren’t commonly thought of as a waterproofing tool but at the Mahima Group,..

GROHE Showcases Water-Led Design At Milan

GROHE unveiled its GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary at Milan Design Week 2026, transforming Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into an immersive showcase of water, design and wellbeing. Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagined bathrooms as holistic spaces for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care.The Aqua Sanctuary was presented through three interconnected sanctums. The first showcased the 3D-printed GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, highlighting bespoke innovation and biophilic design. The second featured the Atrio Private Collection and GROHE SPA x Buster..

Rahee Group Expands Rail Manufacturing Capacity

Rahee Group has outlined a multi-year investment roadmap to expand its operational footprint and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for India’s growing railway and urban transit sector. The Group is expanding in Odisha with a new Track Component Casting Unit, for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on 8 April 2026 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.The Group’s flagship EPC arm, Rahee Infratech Ltd, continues to focus on complex rail infrastructure projects, including track systems, bridges, viaducts and ballastless infrastructure. Its wholly owned subsidi..