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.
6 weeks (42 days)
19 June - 30 July 2026
Fully virtual with live sessions
Class VI-XII, B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD & Professionals
Master cutting-edge technologies across core engineering domains
Foundations and applications of generative models, large language models and diffusion models.
Includes: AI-Based Space Object Detection and Collision Prediction Framework; Cyber Security Framework for Satellite Communication Systems; Quantum-Secure Satellite Communication Framework for Space Networks; Autonomous UAV System for Space Terrain Mapping and Environmental Intelligence; Autonomous Space Exploration Rover using AI and IoT.
Air taxi systems, defence UAV architectures and autonomy for next-gen drones.
Aerodynamics, CFD simulation, structural design and systems integration for aircraft.
Propulsion systems, launch vehicle design, staging and payload integration.
Electric vehicle powertrains, battery systems and charging infrastructure design.
Robotic platforms, control systems, perception and embedded integrations.
ML-driven threat analysis, data pipelines, visualization and decision-support dashboards.
Orbital mechanics, delta-v budgeting, transfer maneuvers and re-entry dynamics.
Real-world mission case studies, post-mortems and applied engineering lessons.
Age-appropriate, progressive instruction tailored for learners
Industry-standard tools and simulations with hands-on experience
Recorded sessions for flexible, self-paced review
Pathways in ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and emerging Defence & Space sectors
Interactive sessions with industry experts and experienced mentors from ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and private space enterprises
BSERC issued upon successful completion
Awarded based on performance & project outcomes