Indra Group brings to Brussels air defence, counter‑drone and cyberdefence capabilities critical to european security

Indra Group will showcase at the European defence exhibition BEDEX (Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference), taking place in Brussels from 12 to 14 March, its latest and most advanced air defence, counter‑drone, cyberdefence and intelligence platform capabilities, which European countries and the European Union are demanding to address emerging threats such as drone attacks and hybrid warfare.

Indra’s International Commercial Vicepresident, Teresa Cabezón, stated that “our technology is at the highest level, ahead of that of the most advanced countries in terms of air defence, cyberdefence and the digitalisation of armed forces. Our systems are generating strong interest, and the programmes set to be launched in Europe give us the opportunity to become a global leader.”

The company will present its counter‑unmanned aerial systems (C‑UAS) solutions, designed to detect, identify and neutralise drones that may pose a risk to critical infrastructure, military installations or operational deployments. These capabilities are already available to the Spanish Armed Forces through the ARACNE solution, developed in collaboration with EM&E.

These systems also enhance the capabilities of Indra’s integrated air defence systems, based on Lanza 3D air surveillance radars, the new family of Full AESA MTR radars, and the AirDef air command and control system, which the Spanish Armed Forces currently use to protect Spanish airspace.

Indra has become a benchmark in Europe in air and ground‑based air defence systems, having taken an early lead in the development of systems with open, modular and interoperable architectures. These enable the combination of sensors and systems with different ranges to generate a layered, in‑depth defence. This capability is key to countering simultaneous attacks by drones, missiles or combat aircraft, allowing them to be addressed progressively and with greater anticipation.

The integration of counter‑drone and air and ground‑based air defence capabilities is particularly relevant at a time when initiatives are being explored to strengthen protection of the eastern flank through advanced networks for the detection and mitigation of aerial threats. Countries such as Belgium are also reinforcing their capabilities and exploring collaborations with technology partners.

IndraMind and cyber situational awareness

Alongside its air defence capabilities, the company will showcase its CYSAS INDRA cyber situational awareness system, a pioneering solution that fuses information from the physical world and cyberspace to assess the impact of cyberattacks on ongoing missions. The system enhances incident response capabilities and streamlines decision‑making by providing an integrated, near‑real‑time view across the entire chain of command.

CYSAS is part of IndraMind, the intelligence platform focused on data management and integration in military and dual‑use environments, which the company is presenting for the first time at an international forum.

IndraMind enables the large‑scale integration of artificial intelligence algorithms trained to support military decision‑making, as well as the coordinated management of surveillance and security systems based on multiple sensors. This approach allows for more efficient operational information management, improves system coordination and contributes to faster responses to emergencies or complex threats.

The presentation of these capabilities will be complemented by a programme of institutional meetings during the exhibition, in which Indra will showcase the potential of Spain’s defence industry to representatives of European institutions, NATO and Belgian authorities.