About the Programme
The Defence Space Summer 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.
Duration
6 weeks (42 days)
Dates
19 June - 30 July 2026
Format
Fully virtual with live sessions
Eligibility
Class VI-XII, B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD & Professionals
Core Technology Domains
Master cutting-edge technologies across core engineering domains
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Foundations and applications of generative models, large language models and diffusion models.
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics in Space, Defence, UAV & AI Ecosystems
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.
Advanced Drone Technology (Air Taxi & Defence Drone)
Air taxi systems, defence UAV architectures and autonomy for next-gen drones.
Aircraft Design Technology
Aerodynamics, CFD simulation, structural design and systems integration for aircraft.
Rocketry Design Technology
Propulsion systems, launch vehicle design, staging and payload integration.
EV Technology and Charging Infrastructure for Future Engineers
Electric vehicle powertrains, battery systems and charging infrastructure design.
Robotics Design Technology
Robotic platforms, control systems, perception and embedded integrations.
AI-Based Military Intelligence and Threat Analysis Dashboard using Machine Learning and Data Analytics
ML-driven threat analysis, data pipelines, visualization and decision-support dashboards.
Rocket Velocities and Orbital Speeds
Orbital mechanics, delta-v budgeting, transfer maneuvers and re-entry dynamics.
Case Studies
Real-world mission case studies, post-mortems and applied engineering lessons.
Programme Highlights
Comprehensive Curriculum
Age-appropriate, progressive instruction tailored for learners
Project-Based Learning
Industry-standard tools and simulations with hands-on experience
On-Demand Access
Recorded sessions for flexible, self-paced review
Career Exploration
Pathways in ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and emerging Defence & Space sectors
Expert Mentorship
Interactive sessions with industry experts and experienced mentors from ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and private space enterprises
Career Pathways
Government Sector
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- DRDO (Defence Research & Development)
- HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics)
Emerging Opportunities
- Private Space Enterprises
- Defence Public Sector Units
- UAV & AI-driven Systems
Certification
Certificate of Participation
BSERC issued upon successful completion
Merit Certificate
Awarded based on performance & project outcomes