Indra Group opens an advanced technology centre in Oman to support critical civil and military systems
The new centre will provide advanced lifecycle support for air defence, border surveillance and air traffic management systems, with the aim of enhancing their operational availability and extending its services to other countries in the Middle East
The new facilities will house an Air Traffic Centre of Excellence to foster cooperation, innovation and the development of future air traffic management systems, as well as the maintenance of the systems managing Oman’s airspace
Indra Group has opened an advanced technology centre in Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman, to deliver dual-use civil and military services and support for critical systems. The new facility, known as the In-Service Support Center (ISSC), represents a direct investment by the company to strengthen local maintenance, modernisation and support capabilities throughout the lifecycle of air defence, border surveillance and air traffic management (ATM) systems.
The opening of the facilities, covering more than 1,000 square metres, strengthens Indra Group’s strategic presence in the country, where it has operated since 2010, and brings its support services closer to customers, enabling faster response times and higher service quality, which will help improve system operational availability throughout their lifecycle. The aim is to ensure system availability and operational readiness, reduce downtime and optimise lifecycle costs.
Indra Group has been a trusted technology partner to Oman for more than a decade and has contributed to some of the country’s major civil and defence infrastructure modernisation projects. These include supplying air traffic management systems, including radars at Salalah and Jalan airports; delivering the first phase of the maritime security project for the Royal Navy of Oman; and supplying long-range and gap-filler radars for the Royal Air Force of Oman. With this new centre, the company is taking a further step in this partnership to foster the region’s strategic autonomy and the development of its industrial base.
Cutting-edge capabilities for critical systems
The new ISSC is equipped with advanced tools for diagnosing, testing and maintaining electronic and electromechanical systems, as well as resources for spare parts management and distribution.
The opening of the centre also reflects Indra Group’s commitment to local talent and skilled job creation through the recruitment of Omani technicians and engineers, the promotion of training initiatives and collaboration with the country’s universities and institutions.
Established with a regional focus, the ISSC will offer specialised maintenance, modernisation and training services in both the civil and defence sectors, fostering new projects and partnerships and consolidating Oman’s position as a technology support hub in the Middle East.
A Centre of Excellence for the future of air traffic management
The new facilities will house an Air Traffic Management (ATM) Centre of Excellence, designed as a space for technology demonstrations, collaboration and innovation. It will be equipped with ManagAir air traffic automation solutions, Garex voice communications and digital tower technology to showcase the company’s capabilities to customers and specialists and contribute to the design of future ATM systems.
While the ISSC focuses on in-service support and lifecycle management for civil and defence systems, the Centre of Excellence will drive innovation in air traffic management and regional cooperation. Both investments form part of the same strategy: to expand local technological capabilities, strengthen the country’s autonomy and support its economic diversification goals.
Artificial intelligence for technological autonomy
These initiatives are complemented by the future creation of an artificial intelligence centre in collaboration with the Royal Air Force of Oman, under the Sultanate’s Partnership for Development programme.
The centre will be based on IndraMind, Indra Group’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform, and will train Omani engineers in the development and application of advanced AI solutions. The project includes a dedicated master’s programme and the direct involvement of IndraMind experts to train highly qualified professionals and open up new career opportunities in this field.
The initiative also contemplates the joint development of the first IndraMind use case in Oman, laying the groundwork for future applications and equipping local professionals with the skills needed to develop new solutions independently, while safeguarding data sovereignty for the Ministry of Defence and other public institutions in the country.
Through these initiatives, Indra Group reaffirms its long-term commitment to Oman and its role as the country’s strategic technology partner. The combination of local resources to sustain critical systems, innovation in air traffic management and specialised artificial intelligence training will foster the Sultanate’s technological autonomy, develop Omani talent and strengthen its position as a leading hub for technological cooperation in the Middle East.