Indra’s SIGINT system had been optimised in size, weight, and power consumption, making it adaptable for virtually any class of vessel, from older patrol ships to advanced, newly constructed vessels. This flexibility meant that the technology, once reserved for specialised or high-tech ships, could now be deployed across a wide range of naval operations to enhance situational awareness and safety.
The system’s automated functions streamlined the detection, analysis, classification, and identification of threats, enabling simpler operation across diverse types of vessels. It was capable of operating independently for ships with fewer electronic resources or integrating seamlessly into complex sensor networks on advanced vessels.
“With this system we provided any ship and navy with capabilities that until now were reserved only for the most advanced vessels or those specialising in intelligence work,” stated Maria del Mar Pomares, Indra’s lead for this solution. “At Indra, we believed that no ship should operate without this type of system, which is essential to detect attacks with enough time to react.”
Indra drew upon its longstanding relationships with prominent shipyards worldwide, including those in Spain, Germany, Norway, Italy, India, South Korea, and Mexico. The company’s systems were already in use on notable vessels such as the Spanish Navy’s F100 frigates and the LHD Juan Carlos I, and it was in the process of developing sensors for the future F110 Frigate, set to incorporate a specially designed mast for stealth and efficiency.
The SIGINT system was capable of simultaneously monitoring the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including low probability intercept (LPI) signals, commonly used by adversaries to evade detection. This feature, combined with an extensive signal library, allowed it to quickly identify radar and communications types used by potentially hostile ships and submarines.
