The 118,000-square-foot plant is producing next-generation radars and NEXCOM VHF/UHF digital radios. It will also manufacture more than 1,500 ADS-B radios and portable Tactical Air Navigation systems for the U.S. Air Force.
The facility complements Indra’s existing 40,000-square-foot operation in nearby Overland Park. Together, the sites support the creation of more than 200 local jobs, doubling the company’s local U.S. workforce, Indra said.
Olathe will serve as an Indra Center of Excellence, using advanced manufacturing processes and automated electronic testing. The plant adds capacity to a U.S. business already delivering communications, radar and airport systems.
“With our Kansas facility now fully operational, Indra is supporting key FAA and U.S. Department of War programs with mission-critical radars, radios, navaids and defense systems,” said Víctor Martínez, executive vice president of Air Traffic Management and Mobility at Indra Group. “Our U.S. teams have already delivered more than 3,500 radios, commissioned 7 radar sites and deployed SAI systems at 12 airports.”
Martínez described the investment as a long-term commitment to U.S. airspace modernization and partnerships with federal aviation and defense agencies. The Kansas operations combine that work with additional manufacturing capacity and a larger local workforce.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Senator Roger Marshall visited the Olathe facility alongside FAA Chief Operating Officer Frank McIntosh and Olathe Mayor John Bacon. The delegation toured production lines supporting aviation, communications and defense infrastructure.
“Kansas has a proud aviation history, and we need to make sure our infrastructure is keeping up,” Marshall said. “From modernizing our air traffic control systems to investing in our airports, these improvements are critical to keeping travelers safe, supporting good-paying jobs, and keeping America the gold standard in aviation.”
