Indra strengthens its position in the unmanned aerial systems market with the acquisition of Aertec Defence & Aerial Systems (DAS)

Indra Group has today completed the acquisition of Aertec Defence & Aerial Systems (DAS), a company specialized in unmanned aerial systems, thereby strengthening its position in this market.

This division of the aerospace company Aertec Solutions S.L. (AERTEC) has become a benchmark in Spain for the development of complete medium-sized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) of up to 150 kg.

Its TARSIS family of tactical systems stands out in particular, having already been tested by the Spanish Armed Forces and incorporated into their solutions.

“This operation is part of Indra’s strategy to become a national leader in the development of complete medium-sized UAS at a time when the market is demanding such solutions,” said Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group. “With the incorporation of Aertec DAS, the company strengthens its new Indra Weapons & Ammunition division, focused on the development of anti-drone systems, precision-guided systems, directed energy systems, and unmanned vehicles.”

The complementarity of both companies’ businesses enhances Indra’s position to pursue new business opportunities emerging from the EU-driven ReArm Europe program, which is endowed with €800 billion and identifies drones as a critical capability to be developed.

The synergies generated between the two companies consolidate Spain’s competitive capacity to lead this market, thanks to the combination of Indra’s experience in coordinating large international programs with Aertec DAS’s notable industrial UAS production capabilities and the deep technological knowledge of its 46 professionals.

Aertec DAS’s engineering capabilities and its TARSIS UAS family—with proprietary design and technology for observation and surveillance applications, low technological risk, and unique functionalities—are key elements to accelerate the deployment of this strategy. Its integration will facilitate the creation of a drone technology hub in Seville with industrial and engineering capabilities.

With this move, Indra Group is committed to accelerating growth and strengthening the position of the Spanish industry in the drone business segment, which is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The use of such vehicles is essential for any military force to operate in modern conflicts, given their enormous versatility to carry out all kinds of missions effectively and at relatively low cost.