Upcoming Projects & Innovations
DemineRanger™ — Autonomous anti-landmine detection drone
At AlphaX Aerospace, protecting lives is as strategic as dominating the skies. DemineRanger™ is our hardened, mission-grade anti-landmine detection drone — engineered for fast, remote clearance reconnaissance and real-time decision support for defense, humanitarian demining units, and UN peacekeeping operations.
Key Capabilities
- Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR): Detect sub-surface anomalies and buried ordnance signatures at variable soil depths.
- Multi-Sensor Fusion: Thermal camera + metal detector + GPR fused with AI to reduce false positives and prioritize high-confidence targets.
- Low-Altitude Hover & Slow Sweep Modes: Precise area scanning patterns for corridors, farmland, and rough terrain.
- Operator HUD & Mapping: Real-time overlays on a tablet/console with geo-tagged detections, heatmaps, and exportable mission logs.
- Ruggedized Design: IP67-grade sealing, shock-tolerant landing legs, and rapid field-replaceable sensor pods.
- Redundant Safety Systems: Dual navigation (GNSS + inertial) and failsafe return/loiter modes for degraded environments.
- Swarm-Ready: Coordinate multiple units for large-area sweeps and prioritized clearance lanes.
AegisGuardian™ — Precision Defence & Law Enforcement Drone
AegisGuardian™ — The Defensive Shield in the Sky
AlphaX Aerospace proudly presents AegisGuardian™, a mission-certified defence and law enforcement drone engineered for precision, control, and accountability. Built for agencies that cannot compromise on security, AegisGuardian™ delivers unmatched Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) with modular defensive payloads designed strictly for authorised use.
With advanced AI-assisted targeting aids, redundant safety systems, and fully encrypted mission logging, AegisGuardian™ ensures tactical dominance without sacrificing accountability. It is the airborne shield for critical operations — a force multiplier that blends cutting-edge aerospace technology with lawful, responsible deployment.
Core Capabilities
- Persistent ISR: Long-endurance EO/IR and radar options for 24/7 situational awareness.
- Modular Payload Bay: Rapid-swap mission kits including non-lethal deterrents and authorised defensive systems.
- AI-Assisted Mission Support: Intelligent object classification and threat detection to assist commanders — keeping human-in-the-loop at all times.
- Secure Command & Control: Encrypted C2 with tamper-proof audit trails, ensuring accountability in every mission.
- Safety Redundancy: Triple-redundant navigation, automatic loiter, and return-to-base functions for mission reliability.
- Interoperability: Integrates seamlessly with command-and-control systems and multi-agency operations.
SeaRover — The Maritime Multi-Domain Aircraft
SeaRover — The Maritime Multi-Domain Aircraft
SeaRover is AlphaX Aerospace’s amphibious hybrid aircraft engineered to dominate littoral operations, maritime surveillance, and multi-role coastal missions. Purpose-built for navies, coast guards, and maritime agencies, SeaRover blends long-endurance flight, amphibious readiness, and rapid mission reconfiguration — delivering persistent presence across sea lanes, exclusive economic zones, and contested littoral environments.
Whether conducting anti-smuggling patrols, search & rescue, ASW support, or rapid logistics to ships and islands, SeaRover gives commanders an affordable, resilient, and interoperable platform that bridges air and sea with surgical effectiveness.
Core Capabilities
- Amphibious Operations: Hull-design for water takeoff/landing and short-field runway performance for island and ship-borne ops.
- Long-Endurance Patrol: Hybrid propulsion options for extended loiter times over maritime zones.
- Multi-Mission Modularity: Quick-swap mission bays for ISR, SAR, logistics pods, ASW sensors, and light utility payloads.
- Maritime-Grade Sensors: EO/IR gimbals, maritime radar, AIS integration, and optional towed sonar or magnetic anomaly detector modules.
- Ship & Shore Integration: Deck-handling compatibility, foldable wings option, and secure datalinks for C2 with naval vessels and coastal C2 centers.
- All-Weather Reliability: Saltwater-corrosion mitigation, de-icing, and sealed avionics for harsh littoral climates.
- Rapid Re-Role: Tool-less payload swaps; configured in hours for mission-specific needs.
Founders & Leadership
Founder & CEO
John Stany Xavier is the visionary force behind AlphaX Aerospace Pvt Ltd, leading the company from bold concepts to groundbreaking realities in aerospace innovation. With an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of flight, he combines strategic acumen, futuristic thinking, and a hands-on approach to transform ideas into next-generation aircraft and defense technologies. Under his leadership, AlphaX has pioneered projects that span manned light aircraft, amphibious sea vehicles, weaponized drones, and even hypersonic, plasma-powered aircraft, setting new benchmarks for India and the global aerospace industry.
A natural strategist, John doesn’t just build companies; he builds ecosystems of innovation, fostering collaboration between top engineers, defense experts, and investors to deliver revolutionary solutions. His vision is to make India a global leader in aerospace, ensuring that every project AlphaX undertakes—from tactical reconnaissance aircraft to cutting-edge nuclear propulsion concepts—demonstrates unmatched performance, safety, and technological superiority.
Passionate, relentless, and forward-thinking, John Stany Xavier embodies the spirit of modern aerospace leadership: a bold dreamer who converts imagination into engineering marvels and a pragmatic CEO who ensures every innovation scales into tangible impact.
Co-Founder & CTO – Arogyaswamy Steevan
Arogyaswamy Steevan, the Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer of AlphaX Aerospace Pvt Ltd, is the engineering powerhouse driving the company’s revolutionary projects from blueprint to reality. With decades of deep technical expertise in aerospace systems, propulsion, and advanced flight dynamics, he ensures that every AlphaX innovation—be it the SkyRover series, SeaRover amphibious aircraft, weaponized drones, or the futuristic plasma-jet Mach 15 aircraft—achieves unmatched precision, reliability, and performance.
Renowned for his visionary approach to aerospace engineering, Arogyaswamy seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies with pragmatic design, fostering a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and flawless execution. His leadership in R&D transforms ambitious concepts into operational marvels, making AlphaX Aerospace a hub of advanced aerospace intelligence and technological supremacy.
Passionate about pushing India’s aerospace capabilities to global leadership, Arogyaswamy combines technical mastery with strategic foresight, ensuring that AlphaX projects are not just innovative—they redefine industry standards. As the brain behind the company’s most daring and high-performance designs, he embodies the spirit of relentless innovation, precision engineering, and transformative vision.
Co-Founder & Head – Business Strategy & Government Relations
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Thankappan
Co-Founder & Head – Business Strategy & Government Relations
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Thankappan is a seasoned business leader with over 16 years of experience in enterprise sales, strategic business development, and key account management across Aviation, Hospitality, Real Estate, Technology, and Health & Wellness sectors.
At AlphaX Aerospace Pvt Ltd, he leads business strategy, partnerships, revenue planning, and government liaison, playing a key role in aligning the company’s aerospace innovations with institutional, commercial, and public-sector opportunities. His expertise in building long-term client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems strengthens AlphaX’s growth roadmap and market positioning.
Sanjeev brings deep insight into market expansion, investor communication, and strategic collaborations, enabling AlphaX Aerospace to scale responsibly while staying aligned with national aerospace and defense priorities.