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 […]
Intelligent displays: the key to improving situational awareness in military operations
Situational awareness is critical to military operations, enabling soldiers and pilots to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing situations on the battlefield. Intelligent multifunction displays play a key role in increasing situational awareness in aviation and ground applications. In this article, we explore how high-resolution, high-throughput displays improve situational awareness in military operations, […]
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 […]
The transformative potential of photonics in the business world
Understanding photonics: light and future Photonics, the science of light, is a rapidly growing discipline that is promising to change not only how we see the world, but also how we interact with it. From medical research to telecommunications, photonics has endless applications. But why is it relevant for companies? What are Photonic Integrated Circuits […]
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 […]
The importance of simulation in security and defense training in one country
What is simulation in the field of security and defense? Simulation in the Armed Forces is an essential tool for combat preparation, since it allows the management and development of operations in fictitious and real terrain, effectively complementing the instruction and training of military units. Some of the applications of simulation in security and defense […]
Situational awareness: what is it and what are its uses?
Situational awareness or situation awareness is a global concept that involves everything that serves to perceive information from an environment. But its field of action is not limited to mere reception, but also encompasses the processing of all the information we acquire, in order to understand it and enable us to use it for a […]
GPS in Europe: a commitment to secure geolocation and navigation
Today, geolocation and navigation have become essential tools for a wide variety of industries and applications. From ground transportation to public safety, the accuracy and reliability of these systems have become critical to ensure their proper functioning. In this regard, the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Galileodeveloped by the European Commission and its space agencies, […]
The relevance of the PAZ satellite on its 5th anniversary
On February 22nd, the PAZ satellite, one of the main sources of pride for the Spanish space industry, celebrated its 5th anniversary, and we celebrated it in style, as it should be. Paz is the first Spanish Earth observation satellite using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) included in the PNOTS (National Satellite OT Program). The launch […]
Simulation to ensure a secure high-speed data connection for ground defense forces
5G communication for peacekeeping and defense
Virtual Reality, Reinforcement Learning and Registration
Digital Twin, a golden ally for the digital transformation of industries
Introduction The Digital Twin is considered one of the technology trends with the greatest growth potential. To get an idea, according to Markets and Markets Research its global market was calculated at 3.1 trillion (billions) in 2020 and some of the estimates from various consulting firms predict that the use of Digital Twins will exceed […]
Ruggedized multifunctional displays for combat vehicles
