Indra develops Spain-designed Tarsis tactical drones under SANTAM program

• Indra will develop Spain-designed, Spain-built Class I tactical military drones under the SANTAM modernization program.
• Program targets delivery of 147 aircraft across 49 systems during 2028-2030, supporting greater national autonomy in critical defense technologies.
• Two platforms advanced: Tarsis-W fixed-wing conventional takeoff, Tarsis-VTOL vertical takeoff; both about 10-hour endurance, 120+ km link.
• R&D focus includes nationalizing key subsystems such as navigation and control, autopilot, communications, SAR radar, onboard electronics.
• Industrial ramp-up expected to support about 500 direct jobs over four years, including about 100 roles within Indra.

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