Sener has been awarded a contract by the Directorate General of Spain’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA) to supply aerial targets for the ATLANTE 26 exercises.

The contract will equip the El Arenosillo Test Centre (CEDEA), located in Huelva, with the systems required to conduct air-to-air live-fire campaigns, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) firing missions and air-to-air gunnery exercises involving banner towing. These capabilities will support the advanced training of air force units.

The supply package includes the SCRAB III, SCRAB II and MOAI systems, developed by Sener for training, testing and air defence capability evaluation activities. These platforms can replicate a range of flight profiles and operational scenarios, helping military units prepare for operations and enabling the validation of procedures and anti-aircraft systems in controlled environments.

Sener’s solutions are modular, programmable and interoperable with European and NATO systems. Their development draws on the company’s expertise in unmanned systems, avionics, navigation and control, communications and mission simulation.

Among the systems included is the SCRAB III, the highest-performance aerial target in the SCRAB family. This subsonic platform, powered by two turbine engines, can reach speeds of up to 390 knots and is designed for demanding training operations, including those involving long-range air defence systems such as PATRIOT, AMRAAM and NASAMS. Its autopilot enables the autonomous execution of all mission phases, from launch to recovery.

The combination of SCRAB III, SCRAB II and MOAI provides a comprehensive response to a variety of training requirements and threat profiles. This versatility is particularly important given the evolving operational landscape and the growing use of unmanned aerial systems, which requires flexible assets capable of preparing and assessing responses to threats with different speed, manoeuvrability and behavioural characteristics.

A proven track record in Spain and international markets

The award further strengthens Sener’s long-standing collaboration with INTA and the Spanish Armed Forces. The company’s activity in the aerial target sector began in 1994 with the development of the ALBA target system, carried out in partnership with the institute. Since then, Sener has produced more than 1,500 platforms and delivered over 3,500 field services to national and international customers, with operations spanning 19 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The contract also comes at a time of international expansion for this business area. In July 2026, Sener signed a framework agreement with FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, to supply aerial targets for the Vidsel test range. The agreement covers various types of platforms as well as training for Swedish personnel responsible for their operation, and includes an initial contract for the delivery of MOAI units.

This project adds to the contracts and services already delivered by Sener for defence organisations and armed forces worldwide. The company’s international experience, combined with its ability to provide both platforms and associated operational services, enables it to meet a wide range of requirements related to operational readiness, system evaluation and military training.

Through its autonomous systems business, Sener develops proprietary solutions for training and operational evaluation applications, combining platforms, navigation and control systems, communications and field services. The company also has capabilities in missile actuation and control systems, guidance, navigation and control, advanced communications and autonomous systems, including aerial targets.