Indra reinforces its leadership in the European defense industry by participating in 15 new European Defense Fund projects

 

Indra has been selected by the Comisión Europea to integrate 15 new projects from Fondo Europeo de Defensa (EDFThe company will lead two key programs to enhance technological sovereignty and strategic autonomy. Unión Europea.

 

With this result, Indra it is once again positioned as the main Spanish company of this edition and consolidates its position among the three European companies with the greatest presence in these strategic collaborative R&D programs. The firm participates in and leads initiatives that have a aggregate financing of 799 million euros, which underlines its crucial role in the continental security ecosystem.

 

Leadership in strategic projects and critical capabilities

 

Within the current call for applications EDF, Indra He assumes leadership of two cutting-edge projects. The first, called SHIMBAD, focuses on the development of a next generation 4D multiband radar designed to equip future European warships. The second, ECC2, seeks to optimize operational and command and control capabilities in the field of cyber defence, an area where the organization is already an international benchmark.

 

The following are the key figures for the company's participation in this call for proposals:

 

Concept	Key Data
Total projects awarded	15 projects
Projects under the leadership of Indra	2 projects (SHIMBAD y ECC2)
Aggregate financing mobilized	799 millones de euros
Historical trajectory in programs of the UE	More than 90 projects (13 led)

 

Innovation in cloud combat and land domains

 

The presence of Indra It extends to cross-cutting areas of modern defense. Its participation in the programs is particularly noteworthy. EICACS, LATACC2 y EDOMINIONwhich are geared towards the creation of the combat cloud for air, land, and naval environments, respectively.

 

Furthermore, the company maintains its commitment to the evolution of the land platforms through the program FAMOUS3This is the third phase of an initiative in which Indra has collaborated since its inception in the development of advanced systems and state-of-the-art armored vehicles.

 

• Technological Sovereignty: Direct contribution to the strategic autonomy of the Unión Europea.
• Tractor Effect: Strengthening the participation of Spanish SMEs, large companies and universities.
• Dual Character: Development of technologies with both military and civilian applications.
• Industrial Cooperation: Integration of technology partners from various European countries.

 

Commitment to the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030

 

The company has a long track record in the field of innovation. Throughout the various calls for proposals of EDF and their preparatory programs, Indra It has participated in more than 90 R&D projects, taking the lead in 13 of them. These efforts not only position the company for future joint acquisition contracts, but also align it with the objectives of the Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030 from the UE.

 

This new milestone reaffirms the ability to Indra to articulate large-scale industrial collaborations, integrating diverse technological profiles and consolidating the weight of the Spanish industry on the global map of defense and high technology.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about participation in Indra at the EDF

What is the economic volume of the projects in which it participates Indra?

The company participates in and leads projects that have aggregate funding of 799 millones de euros in this call for the Fondo Europeo de Defensa.

What specific technological areas does the company lead in this edition?

Indra leads the project SHIMBADfocused on the development of 4D multiband radarsAnd the project ECC2focused on improving the Cyber ​​defense command and control.

How important is it? Indra for the Spanish industrial sector in this context?

Act like leading company, facilitating the participation of Spanish SMEs, research centers and universities in cutting-edge projects critical to European defense.