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2024-11-11

Indra Showcases Digital Combat Tech for Spanish Army

Indra, a global technology and consulting company, participated in the 2024 Army Enterprise Forum, held from October 2 to 3 in Toledo, where it showcased its latest defence solutions, demonstrating the innovative technologies being adopted by leading militaries worldwide to address complex conflicts and emerging threats.

As armies face new operational challenges, Indra’s solutions are enhancing their capabilities in areas such as digitalisation, cybersecurity, and integrated defence systems.

One of the key pillars of the digitalisation effort is equipping armoured vehicles with enhanced intelligence capabilities.

At the Forum, Indra took part in an operational demonstration held at the Los Alijares test range, highlighting the advanced capabilities of its Maestre mission system.

Maestre Boosts Battlefield Efficiency

The system is responsible for managing and integrating the sensors and systems aboard the 8x8 Dragon armoured vehicle, ensuring seamless information flow to the crew.

By optimising situational awareness and decision-making, the Maestre mission system offers significant tactical advantages on the battlefield, allowing military forces to respond more effectively to evolving threats and complex operational environments.

The demonstration underscored how Indra’s technology plays a crucial role in the digital transformation of armoured vehicle fleets, boosting their combat effectiveness and operational flexibility.

A top official of the company explained: “The support of the Ministry of Defence in the development of this technology has brought Indra into the industrial core of large European R&D programmes such as Famous I and II and Marte, which define what the ground platforms of the future will be like and how they will facilitate multi-domain operations.”

The company showcased its new Maestre mission system emulator, which synthetically reproduces vehicle behaviour and the operating environment to evolve the system.

It also unveiled its 360º vision system, known as L-SAS, which integrates advanced artificial intelligence for real-time analysis of imagery captured by its driver assistance cameras. These cameras operate across the visible, night, and infrared spectrums, providing comprehensive situational awareness in all conditions.

The Artificial Intelligence-driven system is designed to detect potential threats swiftly and accurately, while simultaneously suggesting protective measures and optimal lines of action.

By enhancing vehicle survivability and crew safety, the L-SAS system represents a major leap forward in armoured vehicle technology, enabling more effective and informed decision-making in high-pressure combat scenarios.

Increased Integration

Among the biggest threats facing any armoured vehicle today are drones and new types of munitions. The company has developed small-sized advanced radar to be installed on vehicles which is capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and determining the moment of projectile impact in order to activate appropriate countermeasures.

It is an advanced solid-state, electronically scanned, S-band 3D radar (AESA), which offers augmented scanning speed by facilitating beam control without having to move the antenna.

The company also unveiled the latest enhancements to its air defence command and control system (COAAAS Plus), which is outfitted for multiple sensors and weapon systems and incorporates NATO-standard interoperability protocols.

It presented its family of AESA MTR radars, which are part of the company’s air defence command and control system (COAAAS Plus) and the Spanish Army’s High Mobility Rocket Launching System (SILAM).

Control of the electromagnetic spectrum is key to operating in any scenario. Indra brought to the forum its Landef command and control system, designed to be deployed on the ground and manage multiple sensors and jamming emission systems to blind the adversary’s radars and block their communications.

Interconnected Pilot Training

In the field of training, Indra and the Spanish Army have set a benchmark with the implementation of interoperable simulation systems.

They have successfully interconnected the helicopters of the Spanish Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), enabling pilots from various bases and different aircraft models to train together in a coordinated and realistic virtual environment.

The breakthrough allows for joint training exercises that mirror real-world operations, enhancing pilot preparedness and fostering seamless collaboration between different units.

By integrating these advanced simulation capabilities, Indra and the Spanish Army have improved the effectiveness of pilot training.

Indra is spearheading the development of operational analysis in Spain. This discipline combines military, technological, and scientific expertise to simulate combat scenarios in the lab, optimising system design and effectiveness. It provides the Ministry of Defence with data-driven insights to support better decision-making.

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