Indra showcases cutting-edge defence systems at Idex, strengthening its position as key regional technology partner

Indra will showcase some of the leading defence solutions on the market that it is currently using to equip the world’s most advanced armies at Idex, one of the largest international trade fairs in the world to be held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February.

The company has taken on a growing role as a key technological partner for the countries in the Arabian Gulf region, forging a close collaborative relationship with local companies and fostering projects of the utmost importance to the defence and security of this part of the world.

One example of the above is the creation of Pulse, the joint venture comprising Indra and Edge to develop next generation radars for high-potential market.

As part of this partnership, Indra will showcase some of its latest and most advanced radars at Edge’s booth. These include the AESA Nemus and Nemus-C, two cutting-edge systems designed to protect military and armored vehicles from drone attacks and different kinds of missiles and projectiles.

Similarly, together with Edge, Indra will showcase the AESA MTR-10 radar, developed by the company to perform anti-aircraft defence functions, which is currently one of the most sophisticated models on the market. It will also showcase an advanced self-protection pod to transport aircraft, fighters and helicopters that incorporates the latest breakthroughs in digitization and signal processing.

Within the framework of Navdex, the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition to be held alongside Idex, Indra will showcase state-of-the-art radars and electronic defence systems in one of the patrol vessel of the Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) company. These include an advanced 3D radar, electronic defence systems to detect and measure radar and communications signals (R-ESM, C-ESM) and its Crow anti-drone system (C-UAS), a solution being used by the armies of several countries which has demonstrated excellent protection capabilities in land and naval environments during real operations.

As well as this impressive array of state-of-the-art systems, Indra will be showcasing a wide range of solutions at its own booth, including simulators, military communications systems, border surveillance systems and advanced platforms for satellite constellations and space missions.

The company is currently working on incorporating cutting-edge technologies linked to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced communications and virtual reality that are set to shape the future of defence. It is doing so for some of the world’s most ambitious projects, such as the evolution of the Eurofighter, developing the future combat air system (NGWS/FCAS), developing systems for ships such as the F110 and the next generation S80 submarine, systems for battleships and military vehicles such as the 8x8 Dragon and all kinds of command and control solutions suited to all of the levels of the chain of command and national air defence systems.

Indra maintains a strong presence in the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East, a region in which it has undertaken significant projects for the security of the area, including the deployment of Oman’s comprehensive air defence system based on the company’s Lanza radars. It has also equipped different classes of Saudi Arabian corvettes with its sensors and systems, working together with Navantia and Lockheed Martin to do so. It has also worked on defence projects with other countries in the area, including Kuwait.