Indra showcased its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies during the Spanish Army’s ATLAS25 military exercises held from October 20–24 at the Médano del Loro range in Huelva. The event brought together units from the Army, Navy, and Air and Space Force, as well as the Civil Guard and National Police, to test national capabilities against drone-based aerial threats.
During the exercises, Indra operated systems both at sea and on land. The company’s naval counter-drone solution, CROW, integrated radar and electronic defense systems to collect and relay data via Indra’s command and control network, linking it with ground-based sensors.
On land, Indra presented the ARACNE counter-drone system developed with EM&E Group, scheduled for delivery to the Spanish Army by year-end. ARACNE’s command and control component demonstrated its ability to merge data from multiple sensors—including the company’s Nemus radar, a compact AESA system designed for tactical operations—to classify threats and coordinate appropriate responses.
The ATLAS25 maneuvers, organized under the Defense Staff (EMAD) and led by the 71st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, were among Spain’s most extensive recent exercises, assessing the maturity of emerging defense technologies and inter-service coordination.
Indra’s participation also reflected the company’s broader role in European air defense development. Its radar portfolio spans long-, medium-, and short-range systems, including fixed and mobile configurations, alongside space object detection radars used for ballistic missile tracking. These systems are integrated into the company’s Airdef command and control architecture and the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Operations Center (COAAAS) used by the Spanish Army.