The ‘Made in Spain’ technology becomes large in Europe – Pledge Times
- Indra presented the VALERO system, a Spanish-made multipurpose air vehicle and support subsystems, on May 2025 at the FEINDEF fair in Madrid.
- The VALERO system arose from Spanish Air Force requirements to enhance battlefield adaptability and reach earlier operational capability than FCAS, aiming for 2029 readiness.
- The VALERO project includes four subsystems: the VAM air vehicle with foldable wings and a turbojet, a configurable surface launcher, a planning and control system, and advanced data links.
- The VAM can reach transonic speeds at Mach 0.8 minimum, fits internal weapon bays such as the F-35, carries an active dynamic decoy with warhead payload, and features on-board AI for swarm coordination.
- VALERO’s development implies strategic autonomy for Spain and promises to position Indra at the forefront of collaborative combat technologies with a fully Spanish-made system.
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