Indra and Rheinmetall join forces to armor combat vehicles with the Spanish NEMUS radar

Defense Technology

Spanish technology company Indra Group and German firm Rheinmetall have signed an agreement in Paris to integrate the NEMUS AESA radar into the StrikeShield protection system. The alliance aims to strengthen the defense of armored vehicles against modern threats such as drones and high-speed projectiles.

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Spanish-German strategic agreement in Eurosatory 2026

Within the framework of the international defense and security fair Eurosatory, celebrated in París, the Spanish multinational technology company Indra Group and the German defense giant Rheinmetall They have formalized a key agreement. The pact seals the integration of the advanced AESA radar. NEMUS, developed by Indra, in the active protection system (APS) StrikeShield de Rheinmetallintended for new generation armored vehicles.

This technological collaboration aims to strengthen the survivability of land-based platforms against an increasingly complex and diverse spectrum of threats. The integration of the radar NEMUS in the modular architecture of StrikeShield consolidates the position of Indra Group as a global benchmark provider of advanced radar solutions for APS systems.

A cutting-edge solution to modern battlefield threats

The radar NEMUS It stands out for a unique dual capability in the market: it is able to detect, with a single piece of hardware, both extremely slow targets, as drones flying at 10 m/s, as very high-speed threats exceeding 2.000 m/s, including kinetic energy projectilesThis versatility allows it to be a critical component not only for active armored vehicle protection, but also for counter-drone systems (C-UAS), short-range air defense (SHORAD), and intelligence and reconnaissance (ISTAR) applications.

In its application for land platforms, the NEMUS It provides highly accurate detection and tracking of incoming threats. This information is processed by the system. StrikeShield de Rheinmetall, which performs the fire control calculation, selects the most effective countermeasure and executes it to ensure maximum protection of the crew and the vehicle.

Technical Capabilities of the AESA NEMUS Radar

Feature	Description
Dual Detection	It simultaneously detects very slow targets (drones at 10 m/s) and high-speed threats (>2.000 m/s).
Technology	Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
Applications	Active Protection Systems (APS), C-UAS, SHORAD and ISTAR missions.
Vertical	Designed for integration into the system's modular architecture StrikeShield.

An alliance for European technological sovereignty

The signing of this agreement is the result of years of close collaboration between Indra y Rheinmetallwhich has included multiple live-fire exercises and validation campaigns to refine the radar's performance and technological maturity.

Maria Dolores Carrillo, Director of Business Development for Terrestrial Systems at IndraHe stated: "This collaboration allows us to provide the cutting-edge capabilities that militaries need, while accelerating their deployment and ensuring technological sovereignty and control over them."

For its part, Martin Debo, responsible for the Active Protection Systems Product Unit in RheinmetallHe emphasized: "This alliance combines our technological expertise, allowing us to establish a solid foundation for future system improvements and maximum survivability in the context of rapidly changing threat scenarios."

The radar family NEMUS It is already positioning itself in major European armored vehicle programs such as FAMOUS, MARTE y AURIGA. Furthermore, Indra will participate in the project DARTBRAKER from the Agencia Europea de Defensa (EDA), which will develop advanced active protection capabilities for future platforms.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Indra-Rheinmetall alliance and the NEMUS radar

What are the implications of this agreement for the Spanish defense industry?

This agreement strengthens the position of Indra Groupand, by extension, the Spanish defense industry, as a global provider of high-tech defense. The integration of such a critical Spanish component into a system of a leader like Rheinmetall It opens new export opportunities and consolidates the country's technological prestige.

How does this technology affect defense equipment exporters?

For Spanish companies in the sector, the validation of the technology of Indra Its use on top-tier European platforms represents a mark of quality. It makes vehicles and systems that integrate this solution more competitive in international markets by offering proven, state-of-the-art protection capabilities.

Why is the NEMUS radar's ability to detect drones and projectiles simultaneously so relevant?

Modern conflicts have demonstrated that armored vehicles face a dual threat: on the one hand, drone swarm attacks, which are slow and low-profile; and on the other, traditional anti-tank projectiles, which are extremely fast. A system that can detect and neutralize both threats with a single sensor, such as the NEMUSIt offers a decisive tactical advantage and simplifies the vehicle's defense architecture.