Critical technologies: challenges and opportunities for the European defense industry.
The identification of critical technologies for defense and the promotion of their development are objectives that, within the framework of the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) of the European Union (EU), seek to achieve multi-domain operational superiority and guarantee the strategic autonomy of its member countries. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the need […]
Advanced navigation capabilities for UAS: GNSS signal-less navigation and MUM-T operations
As technology advances and geopolitical challenges intensify, the need for advanced, reliable and secure navigation capabilities for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) becomes more urgent. Ensuring operational integrity in the civil and defense sectors is crucial. The emergence of systems that can interfere with navigation and radio communications underlines this need, especially because of the dependence […]
BACSI: Connected, Sustainable and Intelligent Air Base
In the changing landscape of technology and sustainability, the evolution of military infrastructures has given rise to an innovative concept: the BACSI, or Connected, Sustainable and Intelligent Airbase. This new perspective on the planning, construction and operation of air bases is revolutionizing the way military installations operate. In this article, we will explore in depth […]
Analysis of CNG systems for Class I and II UAS.
The growth of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) market in recent years has made evident the need to classify them according to the specific mission requirements they must fulfill. A common classification criterion is based on their weight and size, distinguishing between the smallest UAS (nano, micro, mini, short range) to the largest (tactical, MALE, […]
Innovation and progress in the Spanish defense industry
The role of innovation in the defense industry The Armed Forces (AFP) of the 21st century are immersed in a revolution on the use of information and technology in military engagement, in which rapid access to information, advanced technology and joint force organization are being reconfigured for the effective employment of military power in the […]
Analysis of the European Union’s UAS regulatory framework
Analysis of the European Union’s UAS regulatory framework. One of the main concerns of European public bodies when deploying unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is to have a unified regulatory framework that provides safety for society as a whole. In December 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulated the types of operations that UAVs can […]
6 aeronautical programs for the modernization of our Armed Forces
The Ukrainian war scenario has accelerated the process of modernization and improvement of military capabilities of allied countries within the NATO framework in order to be able to cope with present and future threats. A process that began almost ten years ago, with the commitment at the transatlantic summit in Wales to reach 2% of […]
Reflections on the defense industry and culture in Spain.
2nd Conference on Defense Journalism – The war in Ukraine and the new defense journalism Introduction This report compiles the main ideas of the second edition of the series on Journalism and Defense organized by Grupo Oesía, the APDEF (Association of Defense Journalists) and the Complutense University of Madrid. Under the theme “The Ukrainian […]
UAS in firefighting: how unmanned systems can help keep the environment safe
Firefighting services around the world are constantly innovating, and the recent trend toward the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is no exception. Climate change has been a key factor in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires. Climate change is creating increasingly hotter and drier conditions, increasing the risk of drought and a longer […]
Development, production and support of avionics equipment for various types of aircraft units.
How drone package delivery works
The post Covid aviation industry The aviation industry has suffered one of the toughest setbacks in its history with the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction in human mobility significantly affected global air traffic. In 2021, when mobility began to be reactivated, green shoots began to appear, with the number of flights on the rise, reaching figures […]
In complex military systems and equipment, the best choice goes beyond price.
One of Murphy’s many laws adapted to combat states that “One should never forget that, when facing the enemy, one’s own weapon has been manufactured by the company that submitted the lowest bid.” This phrase reflects a frequent and at the same time very worrying reality, due to its possible consequences. Indeed, an administrative decision, […]
Survivability of unmanned aircraft in hostile environments
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has convulsed the geopolitics of the region with a still unforeseeable impact on the rest of the world. Our environment has become much more unstable and has taken us back to times we thought were over in Europe, at least since the Balkan conflicts three decades ago. The threats arising […]
In-flight data logging device (BSD)
avionics and space In-flight data logging device (BSD) Avionics and Space Recording of aircraft data from the various busses Our BSD (Bulk Storage Device) centralizes the recording of maintenance data from the different aircraft systems. Performs the recording of aircraft data from the different buses such as avionics, engine or structural, for subsequent analysis on […]
Air Data Sensor (ADT)
avionics and space Air Data Sensor (ADT) Avionics and Space Measurement and processing of multiple aircraft air parameters Our ADT (Air Data Transducer) computer is flight critical equipment responsible for the measurement and processing of multiple aircraft air parameters. It is part of the reliable and robust Fly-By-Wire Flight Control System for military aircraft.It is […]