Indra Unveils ‘Valero’ Weapons System at International Defense Fair
Indra, a leading technology and defense company, has introduced its new Valero
weapons system at the International Defense and Security Fair. This system is built around a versatile multipurpose aerial vehicle (VAM) designed for multidomain operations. according to the company, Valero
provides adaptability, collaboration, and saturation and deception capabilities, reducing risks to crews and increasing mission success rates.
Did You Know?
Multidomain operations refer to military activities conducted across multiple domains such as land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, integrating them for a unified effect.
The Valero
system, a project initiated in 2023, is described by Indra as a national product that drives the strategic autonomy of Spain and Europe, mobilizes the entire value chain and places the Spanish industry in the international market for advanced weapons systems.
Indra emphasizes that only a few countries possess operating systems with similar characteristics, reinforcing its position as a leading provider.
Key Components of the ‘Valero’ system
- Multipurpose Air Vehicle (VAM): A light, disposable or recoverable platform configurable with various payloads, including intelligence systems, surveillance equipment, or light armament, depending on the operational scenario.
- Configurable Surface Launcher (LSC): A launch module adaptable to different terrestrial or aerial platforms, enabling the deployment of a high number of low-cost units.
- Planning and Control Station (EPC): A land-based segment responsible for mission definition, collaborative management, and communication with other participants.
- Associated Support Team: Infrastructure for the integration, testing, and maintenance of the system.
Pro Tip
Consider the strategic implications of deploying such a system. How might it change the dynamics of modern warfare?
Manuel Rodríguez Cerezo, director of Weapons & Ammunitions at inac, stated:
The objective of this innovative, ambitious and vertebator project is to trace the national industrial fabric throughout the national territory. For this, we are collaborating with different companies in the sector, we are capturing talent, doting ourselves from industrial capacities and supporting ourselves in specialized universities and centers.Manuel Rodríguez Cerezo, director of Weapons & Ammunitions at inac
Mr. Rodríguez Cerezo further added:
With Valero we contribute to strengthening our industry, to create quality employment and consolidate industrial corridors that can undertake the new challenges of the sector and help us define the future of defense.Manuel Rodríguez Cerezo, director of Weapons & Ammunitions at inac
The Valero
system can be launched from both air and surface platforms, ensuring a quick and adaptable response. its collaborative capabilities enable the coordination of vehicle swarms and the execution of deception maneuvers, complicating detection and neutralization by adversaries.
Currently, Indra is advancing in the design and technological demonstrators to validate the system’s benefits in real operating conditions, following the definition of the operational concept, architectures, and systems engineering.
