At the Spanish Army’s 2E+I Forum 35, Indra showcased its state-of-the-art defense technologies, focusing on enhancing capabilities in battlefield automation, counter-drone defense, and firepower dominance. The forum highlighted a new perspective on maneuver warfare, with Indra presenting solutions to address modern battlefield challenges, particularly the widespread use of drones.
Manuel Rodríguez Cerezo, Director of Indra’s Weapons and Ammunitions division, emphasized the trend toward robotized engagements, exemplified by the conflict in Ukraine. He highlighted the Tarsis family of unmanned systems, which comes in two versions: one for intelligence, surveillance, and target acquisition (ISTAR), and another capable of carrying light weaponry. He also introduced VALERO, a versatile, vehicle-based weapon system that can disrupt defenses, act as a decoy, or function as a missile, offering a cost-effective, multi-domain solution.
José Carlos Hidalgo, Head of Counter-Drone Systems Engineering, presented a mobile counter-drone solution. This system integrates detection, electronic warfare, and distributed command and control across multiple vehicles to create a mobile protection bubble. A key component is the Nemus radar, a small, lightweight AESA electronic scanning radar designed to protect military vehicles. Hidalgo stressed that success relies on deep knowledge of sensors and effectors and the ability to integrate both proprietary and third-party systems, reinforcing Indra’s position as a leading European C-UAS manufacturer.
For fire superiority, Miguel Ángel de Díez, Operational Advisor for Land Systems, showcased Indra’s new MTR 5 radar. This fifth-generation multifunction radar is designed for high-intensity scenarios, capable of calculating the origin of enemy fire, alerting threatened units, and providing data for interception systems. It excels at detecting surface and aerial targets, including low-signature UAVs, with a range exceeding 90 kilometers. Mounted on a vehi
