EDGE Group and Indra to Establish Loitering Munitions Manufacturing Company in Spain
EDGE Group and Indra have agreed to create a new jointly owned company in Spain focused on the development and production of loitering munitions. The initiative is intended to support European demand while strengthening Spain’s role in advanced guided weapons manufacturing.
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra have reached an agreement to establish a new loitering munitions manufacturing company on Spanish territory. The project reflects a broader push to expand European industrial capacity for precision strike systems amid rising regional demand.
According to the companies, the new entity will focus on the design, production, and potential export of loitering munitions, with manufacturing activities centered in Spain. The partners aim to integrate local suppliers and engineering capabilities, contributing to Spain’s defense-industrial base while ensuring compliance with European regulatory and export control frameworks.
EDGE is expected to contribute its existing portfolio and operational experience in loitering munitions, while Indra will provide systems integration expertise, electronics, and access to European defense programs. Officials indicated that the cooperation is structured to address requirements from Spanish armed forces and other European customers, with an emphasis on interoperability within NATO standards.
The establishment of a dedicated production company also aligns with wider EU efforts to reinforce domestic manufacturing of critical defense systems and reduce reliance on non-European supply chains. For Spain, the venture supports national objectives to attract high-technology defense manufacturing and expand participation in collaborative European programs.
Further details on timelines, initial production capacity, and specific munition types have not been disclosed. The companies stated that additional announcements are expected once regulatory approvals and corporate arrangements are finalized.
