Spain's Sener Aerospace & Defence has conducted the final demonstration of the EU-funded COMMANDS project in Seville, presenting what is described as Europe’s first autonomous military logistics convoy. The project marks a milestone in the integration of crewed and uncrewed vehicles for land operations under the European Defence Fund framework.
The event, hosted by GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas, brought together officials from the Spanish Army, the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DIGAM), and representatives from several European defence ministries.
According to Sener, the demonstration featured autonomous vehicles equipped with the company’s Naviground system, integrated with Indra’s Battle Management System (BMS) on GDELS ASCOD and IVECO Defence Vehicles platforms. The setup enabled coordination between manned and unmanned vehicles, including a “follow-me” capability and autonomous last-mile delivery operations.
The convoy showcased interoperability through NATO-standard digital architectures, including GVA 10 and STANAG 4609, ensuring data exchange and coordinated command functions across platforms. The company said this capability allows supply missions in high-risk environments to be conducted with reduced human exposure.
In a statement, Sener said the initiative represents “a decisive step forward in the autonomy and efficiency of logistical convoys for land operations,” emphasizing that the project strengthens Europe’s ability to develop sovereign defence technologies.
Over the past three years, the COMMANDS consortium has worked on advancing artificial intelligence and autonomous mobility systems with input from European military operators. The consortium includes Sener Aerospace & Defence, Indra, GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas, and IVECO Defence Vehicles, among other partners, all working to enhance European strategic autonomy in defence innovation.
