Advanced Counter-Drone Systems Showcased in Spanish Army’s ATLAS25

Indra, a leading European manufacturer of air defense radars, displayed its comprehensive Counter-UAS (C-UAS) system capabilities during the Spanish Army’s ATLAS25 military exercise.

The ATLAS25 exercise, held at the Médano del Loro Maneuver and Firing Range in Huelva from October 20 to 24, was one of the most ambitious military maneuvers conducted in Spain in recent years. Organized by the Army’s Maneuver Support Command (MAM) and led by the 71st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, the exercise was overseen by the Defense Staff (EMAD).

Its purpose was for Spanish Forces, including units from the Army, Navy, Air and Space Force, Civil Guard (GC), and the National Police Corps (CNP), to test current aerial attack neutralization capabilities and evaluate future defense industry technologies.

Indra was prominent in the maneuvers, deploying systems for both naval and land components, highlighting its ability to deliver complete, integrated solutions for multi-domain operations. The naval counter-drone system, CROW, equipped with radar and electronic defense systems, collected crucial data. This information was then integrated with data gathered by various ground-based systems via the command and control system developed by the company.

For the land component, Indra demonstrated the ARACNE counter-drone system, developed in collaboration with EM&E Group, which is scheduled for delivery to the Army before the end of the year. The command and control system of the ARACNE solution excelled in fusing data from multiple sensors, both proprietary and third-party, to accurately identify the threat type and determine the most appropriate response. Among the proprietary sensors utilized in the exercise was the Nemus radar, a compact AESA radar specifically designed by the company for tactical applications such as counter-drone operations.

The capabilities showcased are part of a broader offering that, according to Indra, distinguishes the company as one of the most advanced in Europe in this sector. This positioning highlights Indra’s potential to accelerate the implementation of a future European anti-drone wall.

Indra produces air defense radars covering long, medium, and short ranges, including fixed, deployable, and mobile systems designed to reduce vulnerability to enemy fire.

The company also develops space object detection radars that support the tracking and interception of ballistic missile threats following suborbital trajectories. These systems are integrated with the Airdef command and control system and the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Operations Center (COAAAS), which is currently used by the Spanish Army, providing layered air defense coverage across multiple operational levels.