OCCAR signs the co-funding contract for the REACT II, electronic attack program, led by Indra, with the support of seven European nations

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) signed on Tuesday February 3rd in Bonn the co‑funding contract for the European R&D project REACT II (Responsive Electronic Attack for Cooperative Tasks II), coordinated by Indra.

The signing of the contract confirms the support of Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and France for this programme. By delegating the management of the project to OCCAR, these nations thus fulfil the commitment they initially made with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

The REACT II project, launched in 2023 with funding from the European Commission, is made up of a consortium of 20 partners from 10 countries and covers the entire value chain, from applied research to the development and supply of high‑technology products.

REACT II addresses the development of future Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) capabilities, independent of the platform in which they are integrated. To this end, it will develop and test a system based on a modular architecture with functional blocks that will allow the system to be reconfigured to optimally adapt to the requirements of different missions.

Among the most relevant technological blocks are those dedicated to AESA antennas (Active Electronically Scanned Array), digital radio‑frequency memories (DRFM), digital beamforming, the environmental control system using a RAM air turbine (RAT‑ECS) and the electronic warfare command and control system (EWC2), among others.

The solution will be capable of carrying out Escort Jamming / Modified missions (close protection and escort of aircraft), Stand‑Off Jamming (long‑range jamming), Stand‑In Jamming (jamming inside the threat area) and Electronic Warfare Command and Control missions.

The REACT II project (EDF‑2022‑DA‑AIR‑AEW) incorporates all the lessons learned and progress achieved under the REACT I project (EDIDP‑ACC AEAC‑2019).

Mastery of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

In a highly contested and constantly evolving environment—where anticipating threats and responding effectively makes the difference—Indra develops electronic warfare systems designed to deliver adaptability and precision, both essential on the battlefield.

These systems provide enhanced situational awareness that protects airborne platforms and remote assets, increases mission success and ensures the safe return of the pilot

Recognising the importance of these capabilities, Indra is currently completing its broad family of products for air superiority within its electronic warfare solutions portfolio, incorporating a Next‑Generation Airborne Electronic Attack Pod (NGEAP). This system will support customers worldwide with a comprehensive set of solutions to achieve dominance of the electromagnetic spectrum.

The Next‑Generation Airborne Electronic Attack Pod is designed for fighter aircraft and mission platforms with airborne electronic attack capabilities, including jamming, deception and disruption against enemy signals and radar systems, both in Stand‑Off Jamming missions and Escort Jamming or Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD).

Indra leverages more than 50 years of experience in the use of electronic warfare systems, as well as its leadership in the European REACT I and REACT II projects, to ensure that the design of the NGEAP guarantees mission success. These capabilities are particularly critical in complex airspace operations and in rapidly evolving electromagnetic warfare environments.