Acquisition · Mobility & Logistics

LAT Aerospace acquires Sharang Shakti on February 24

By Startup Enthusiast · 24 February 2026

What they do

LAT Aerospace builds short takeoff aircraft for compact airstops and defense

The company acquired Sharang Shakti to integrate its anti-drone air defense technology

This deal expands LAT's capabilities in civil aviation and defense tech sharing

LAT Aerospace acquired Sharang Shakti on 24 Feb 2026.
Sharang Shakti is a Gurugram-based startup founded in 2023.
The acquisition integrates Sharang Shakti's anti-drone air defense systems into LAT Aerospace.
Sharang Shakti builds low C-SWaP radars for micro-drone detection.
It also develops hard-kill interceptors for aerial threats.
Deepinder Goyal is a non-executive cofounder and investor in LAT Aerospace.
Surobhi Das is the former COO of Zomato and cofounder of LAT Aerospace.
Sharang Shakti was cofounded by five IIT-Delhi alumni.

LAT Aerospace focuses on STOL and uSTOL aircraft for compact airstops.
Deepinder Goyal infused $20 million into LAT Aerospace in early 2025.
LAT Aerospace conducted its maiden test flight one month before this acquisition.
This move strengthens LAT's position in the defense technology market.

LAT Aerospace is based in Gurugram and was founded in January 2025.
It focuses on Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) aircraft technology.
The company targets both civil aviation and defense applications.
LAT Aerospace aims to serve compact airstops with specialized aircraft.
It shares perception and navigation stacks across different operational domains.
Deepinder Goyal invested $20 million while the company was in stealth mode.
LAT Aerospace achieved a uSTOL milestone with its 'Lat One v0.1' test flight.
The company operates as a defense tech sharing entity.
It leverages deep tech for guidance and control systems.

Deepinder Goyal (investor) — Infused $20 million into LAT Aerospace in early 2025.