Indra has officially unveiled its new air-to-ground weapon Valero at FEINDEF 2025, the international defense exhibition held in Madrid, presenting the system as a highly versatile solution tailored for collaborative combat in complex military environments.
+ Click here to watch the video of the ‘Valero’ aerial attack system
At the heart of the Valero system is a lightweight multi-purpose aerial vehicle (MAV) capable of carrying a wide variety of payloads — from warheads to electronic modules. It can be launched from both air and ground platforms, and is configurable for disposable or recoverable missions, making it ideal for saturation, deception, or precision strike operations.
+ Red Dragon: US Unveils Autonomous Attack Drone with 400 km Range
National development and strategic impact
The Valero project began in 2023 and is fully developed in Spain, reinforcing both Spanish and European strategic autonomy. According to Indra, the system involves the entire national value chain, including partnerships with Spanish companies, universities, and research centers.
“Few countries today operate a system like Valero,” Indra stated, also noting that international interest in the solution is already growing. The company sees Valero as a key enabler to boost the Spanish defense industry globally, especially in the field of multi-domain operations.
Modular architecture and broad applications
In addition to the MAV, Valero includes a modular ground launcher, a ground-based planning and control platform, and support equipment. Its modular design allows it to adapt to various operational contexts — whether for mass deployment missions or coordinated actions with other platforms.
Indra reported that the project is currently in the design and demonstration phases, having completed the definition of operational concepts, system architecture, and engineering stages.
Dual-use potential and technological expansion
The company also highlighted Valero’s dual-use potential — with both military and civilian applications — as a driver for expanding Spain’s technological and industrial base. In an increasingly dynamic and complex threat landscape, Valero aims to provide armed forces with next-generation tools that reduce risk to personnel and high-value platforms.
Source and images: X @IndraCompany. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
