Indra develops an innovative point-defence system for spanish navy vessels
Indra is leading the SILAEM Special Modernisation Programme, which is developing a next-generation naval point-defence system that is pioneering in its category
The system will protect vessels against multiple threats, such as hostile craft, naval and aerial drones, helicopters and anti-ship missiles
Its open architecture guarantees interoperability with sensors and systems from different manufacturers, facilitating its adoption by allied navies and its integration with the vessel’s combat system.
Indra is leading the development of a pioneering point-defence system for military vessels based on laser-guided missiles under the SILAEM Special Modernisation Programme (Shipborne Launcher System).
The project has funding of 51 million euros and includes the development of two versions of the system: a stand-alone configuration and another integrated with the SCOMBA combat system.
The system will act as the vessel’s last line of defence, enabling it to counter hostile craft, aerial and surface drones, anti-ship missiles and attacks originating from the coastline.
One of its key distinguishing features will be its open architecture, which will ensure full interoperability with systems and sensors from other manufacturers. This will allow NATO and allied navies to easily integrate it into their vessels and subsequently expand it with new capabilities and sensors.
The system comprises an X-band fire-control radar, a core element for target acquisition and tracking, the turret and the laser-guided missiles, all integrated under an advanced command-and-control system, the true brain of the solution.
The development of this capability responds to the need for modern vessels to have multi-layered defence that enables them to respond to saturation attacks by progressively neutralising targets at different ranges and selecting the most suitable sensor and weapon at any given time.