Spain selects Airbus Defence and Space and Indra to study future SIGINT aircraft

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space, with partner Indra Group, to conduct a conceptual definition study for a future signals‑intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft. The study will define requirements, architecture and options for Spain's next airborne SIGINT capability.

Discovered 2025-12-30T22:51:38.459725-08:00 | 2025-12-30T22:51:38.459725-08:00

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  • The study initiates formal requirements work for an airborne SIGINT capability as Spain implements a broader defence upgrade programme, following approval of a €3.7bn defence plan that accelerates major aircraft procurements. (https://hype.aero/?story=97b04105-c8a6-4729-80c5-ca5b24eefb2b)
  • Airbus leading the effort with domestic prime Indra frames industrial and systems‑integration roles that will shape local supplier participation; Indra's recent deals show an expanding footprint in Spanish defence production. (https://hype.aero/?story=234e442b-8160-4df4-a238-dcdace72e190)
  • The programme aligns with wider European moves to build independent, time‑sensitive ISR and SIGINT capabilities, complementing efforts to field tactical space and sensor systems. (https://hype.aero/?story=2f544725-096c-40ad-8aa0-72976c852570)

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2025-12-30T22:51:38.459725-08:00
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2026-01-06T06:12:33.074735-08:00
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