Indra has successfully conducted field tests of its Nemus active protection radar system on Leopard main battle tanks at the Spanish Army’s Armored Units Instruction Center (CENAD) in Zaragoza.
The tests were observed by brigadier general Luis Sanz Muñoz, director of procurement for the Army’s Logistics Command (MALE), along with Spanish Army personnel and Indra’s engineering team.
The objective of the trials was to confirm the integration of the Nemus radar system with the Leopard tank platform. These tests followed an earlier round conducted in July at the Army’s Radio Evaluation and Experimentation Center (CEAR) in Guadalajara.
Nemus is considered the most advanced radar system of its kind in Europe. It is built around a compact and lightweight AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, designed for use on mechanized vehicles and tanks. The system detects, identifies, and tracks drones, micro-drones, and various incoming projectiles—including anti-tank missiles, grenades, and supersonic kinetic munitions—with the aim of triggering active countermeasures.
The radar is equipped with intelligence features to distinguish real threats from false positives and to resist enemy jamming attempts. It is designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain, cold, and heat.
Indra’s technology plays a critical role in strengthening European defense sovereignty and autonomy. In modern operational environments, the widespread use of inexpensive drones presents a significant risk to high-value assets such as the Leopard tank, making protective systems like Nemus increasingly essential.
Nemus is part of Indra’s broader portfolio of advanced technologies for the digital transformation of military land platforms. Indra has solidified its presence in the defense vehicle market through its acquisition of control in Tess Defence, the promotion of its Indra Land Vehicles subsidiary, and new partnerships with key industry stakeholders.