On July 10, 2025, at the Vice Presidency of the Government of Aragón, an agreement was signed between Mecanus Innovación and GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to integrate advanced drone detection technology and protection against overhead attacks in armored vehicles, highlighting the significance of this advancement for the defense industry in Aragón.
Technology and Collaboration
The technology developed by Mecanus Innovación, which includes artificial intelligence algorithms, is designed for both fixed surveillance posts and moving vehicles. GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas will be responsible for integrating these systems into their armored vehicles, providing testing and validation scenarios.
This agreement accelerates the development and commercialization of Mecanus technology, while also strengthening the national supply chain of GDELS-Santa Bárbara by incorporating cutting-edge technologies. Vice President Mar Vaquero emphasized that this agreement reflects the industrial development model of Aragón, characterized by competitiveness, collaboration, and international ambition.
The innovative nature of our companies, their aspiration to transcend, and the firm commitment to forge alliances between different companies are the pillars upon which we are building this leadership. Mar Vaquero
Mar Vaquero, Vice President of the Government of Aragón, emphasized the consolidation of Aragón as a central hub for the defense industry, generating economic opportunities and high-skilled jobs. For his part, José Ignacio Miguelena from Mecanus described the agreement as a crucial boost for the company, while Daniel Pérez from GDELS highlighted the importance of collaborating with companies that invest in development and innovation.
Having the support of Santa Bárbara to integrate our systems into their vehicles enables us to test them and, above all, will allow us to accelerate our development to bring it to market as soon as possible. Director of Mecanus Innovación, José Ignacio Miguelena
This strategic agreement reinforces Spain’s technological autonomy and industrial capability in the defense sector, promoting a resilient industrial ecosystem ready for future challenges.
