Spain-based Indra Group has acquired Aertec Defence & Aerial Programs (DAS), a specialist in uncrewed aerial methods (UAS), bolstering its presence within the UAS sector.
The acquisition strengthens Indra’s place to compete and safe contracts throughout the ReArm Europe programme, which outlines greater than €800bn in defence funding and recognises UAS as a key functionality.
Indra goals to expedite the expansion of this Andalusian firm, opening doorways to new initiatives and prospects in a phase poised for substantial international growth.
Aertec DAS manufactures medium-sized UAS weighing as much as 150kg.
The corporate’s TARSIS household of tactical methods have been examined and built-in into options for the Spanish Armed Forces.
Indra goals to strengthen its weapons and ammunitions division by way of this acquisition whereas enhancing its portfolio, which already consists of anti-drone methods, precision-guided methods, directed power methods, and unmanned autos.
The monetary particulars of the transaction stay undisclosed.
Indra Group govt chairman Ángel Escribano mentioned: “This operation is a part of Indra’s technique to develop into a nationwide chief within the improvement of full medium-sized UAS at a time when the market is demanding such options.
“With the incorporation of Aertec DAS, the corporate strengthens its new Indra weapons and ammunition division, targeted on the event of anti-drone methods, precision-guided methods, directed power methods, and uncrewed autos.”
Indra has expertise in managing massive worldwide programmes, whereas Aertec DAS contributes industrial UAS manufacturing capabilities and technological experience from its staff of 46 professionals.
Aertec DAS’s TARSIS UAS household is supplied with know-how for commentary and surveillance purposes, whereas providing low technological threat.
Headquartered at Malaga TechPark, Aertec DAS has its improvement centre and closing meeting line (FAL) located within the Seville Aerospace Expertise Park, Aerópolis.
The mixing of Aertec DAS will even facilitate the institution of a drone know-how hub in Seville, fostering industrial and engineering capabilities throughout the area.
Squire Patton Boggs suggested Indra on the transaction.
