• Amper contributes to the integration of counter-drone technologies in the Spanish Army’s C-UAS Experimentation Campaign
  • The company has deployed its advanced identification and C2 (command and control) integration capabilities during the exercises held in Almería

Madrid, 23 January 2026 – Amper has taken part in the Spanish Army’s C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Experimentation Campaign, which took place from 19 to 22 January at the Álvarez de Sotomayor Training and Firing Range (Almería). The exercise, promoted by the Plans Division of the Army General Staff and the Future Force Centre, assessed advanced technologies aimed at defending against unmanned aerial threats.

During the campaign, Amper deployed its capabilities in a semi-permanent base defence scenario and a multi-layered area defence, and contributed to the integration of sensors, effectors and software to enhance drone detection, identification and response in highly demanding operational situations.

Within this framework, Amper implemented a multi-layer defence concept enabling end-to-end integration and ensuring the flow of information between different sensors and C-UAS systems. This architecture, based on a multi-layer and multi-effector approach, combines complementary capabilities to cover the full threat spectrum: from early detection to the identification, classification and prioritisation of targets, coordinating in an integrated manner the most suitable neutralisation means for each UAS profile — from micro-drones to longer-range platforms. The project is also an example of industrial collaboration, with the key participation of Spanish defence industry companies such as GMV, ART, ADEVEX, VIGSECDRON, AICOX, DESTINUS, among others, which, through their systems, sensors and effectors, have succeeded in implementing an integrated system, reinforcing protection both at short distances and in saturation scenarios.

One of the highlights of Amper’s participation was its role in the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) data flow, acting as a key connection point between detection systems and command centres. The company also worked in coordination with other sector players and validated interoperability with other solutions to strengthen the joint response to aerial incursions.

The campaign concluded on 22 January with a demonstration day for senior representatives of the Armed Forces, attended by delegations from the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE), the Land Force (FUTER), the Joint Defence Staff (EMACON), the Canary Islands Command (MCNA) and the Training and Doctrine Command (MADOC), as well as the Operations Command (MOPS), in addition to representatives from the Royal Guard, the Navy and the Air and Space Force.

“This campaign has enabled us to validate key capabilities in a multi-company, multi-sensor environment, strengthening C-UAS integration and consolidating industrial and technological sovereignty in critical systems,” said Vicente García, Director of the Protection Systems Unit at Grupo Amper.

With this participation, Amper strengthens its positioning in the field of C-UAS systems, an area considered a priority in the Armed Forces’ modernisation plans in response to the evolving security threat landscape.

About Amper

Amper is a corporate Group with 70 years of history, more than 35 of which it has been listed on the Spanish continuous market; with a significant international presence in more than 20 countries; a leader in dual-use technological capabilities, strategic industrial capacities and engineering for the Defence and National Security, and Energy and Sustainability markets. Grupo Amper aims to lead the promotion and strengthening of strategic capabilities in critical sectors, contributing to the reinforcement of national sovereignty and the social wellbeing of the countries in which it operates.