Indra & EDGE Launch Spain Defence JV for Loitering Munitions

Abu Dhabi, UAE / Madrid, Spain – 14 January 2026:

EDGE, a global leader in advanced technology and defence, and Indra Group, a prominent player in IT, aerospace, defence, and mobility systems, have announced plans to establish a new defence manufacturing company in Spain. The joint venture will focus on the development, production, and lifecycle support of loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programs, with potential expansion into additional defence capabilities over time.

The agreement was witnessed by Amparo Valcarcel, Spanish Secretary of State for Defence; H.E. Saleh Ahmad Salem Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Spain; and Alberto Ruiz Rodríguez, General Director of Industrial Programmes, Spanish Ministry of Industry. Senior executives from both companies, including H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, and Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group, also attended. The agreement was signed by Hamad Al Marar, CEO of EDGE Group, and José Vicente de Los Mozos, CEO of Indra Group.

Subject to board approvals from both companies, the new entity will be established in Spain as a dedicated manufacturing hub. Leveraging EDGE’s expertise in loitering munitions and smart weapons, the company will manage production, assembly, and lifecycle support for European defence programs. Manufacturing operations are expected to take place in León, Spain, at a newly developed drone production facility by Indra, with an estimated investment of EUR 15-20 million.

This initiative ensures that advanced defence systems are produced locally, supporting European sovereignty requirements and enabling rapid delivery to meet growing demand. It underscores the shared commitment of Indra and EDGE to building sovereign, export-ready industrial capabilities in Europe by combining cutting-edge weapons technology with robust manufacturing and program execution expertise.

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO of EDGE Group, stated: “Establishing this joint venture in Spain marks a major milestone in EDGE’s European expansion. By manufacturing loitering munitions locally, we are directly addressing the scale and urgency of European defence needs while building long-term industrial capabilities with a trusted partner.”

José Vicente de Los Mozos, CEO of Indra Group, added: “This initiative represents a significant step in Indra’s ambition to become a European leader in the drone sector. It enables rapid response to the growing loitering munition market, a segment experiencing strong and accelerated growth.”