Spanish firms EM&E Group, Indra Group, and Belgian company Intersoft Electronics Services have signed an agreement to jointly promote counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies for the Belgian defense market.

The initiative was announced during the Brussels European Defense Exhibition & Conference.

Under the arrangement, EM&E Group will contribute electro-optical sensors and remotely operated weapon stations, while Indra will provide radar capabilities and command-and-control architecture to manage the C-UAS.

Intersoft Electronics Services, which specializes in radar and communication, navigation, and surveillance technologies, will support the integration and commercialization of the solution within Belgium.

The joint solution is expected to include tools for drone detection, identification, tracking, and potential neutralization across different operational environments.

The companies emphasized that the partnership supports European defense autonomy by integrating EU-developed technologies, reducing dependence on external suppliers, and strengthening airspace protection against growing drone threats.

“Our ability to establish collaborative partnerships enables us to move faster, deliver better systems, and provide customers with the highest level of service throughout the entire lifecycle,” said Teresa Cabezón, International Defence Business VP of Indra.

Belgian soldier. Photo: Belgian Army

EU Boosts Counter-Drone Capabilities

The agreement comes as European governments step up efforts to strengthen air defenses along the bloc’s eastern borders, with growing emphasis on counter-drone systems.

In February, Poland awarded a $1.65-billion contract to a consortium formed by Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the state-owned Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa to supply new counter-drone capabilities.

The deal covers 18 batteries centered on Kongsberg’s Protector remote-controlled weapon station, equipped with a range of effectors, including cannons, missiles, and interceptor drones.

In January, Spain deployed its Crow C-UAS to Lithuania to support the detection, surveillance, and neutralization of drones that could threaten military units or critical infrastructure.

The systems are stationed at Šiauliai Air Base in northern Lithuania, where Spain is currently leading the 70th NATO Air Policing Mission under the alliance’s rotational air defense framework.