Inetum to build anti‑drone system for Spain’s F110 frigates, expanding its defence‑technology footprint
Executive summary: Inetum announced a partnership with ATL to develop an anti‑drone system for the Spanish Navy’s F110 frigates. The deal adds a high‑margin defence project to Inetum’s portfolio and supports Spain’s naval modernisation programme.
Who is involved: Inetum (prime contractor), ATL (technology partner), Spanish Ministry of Defence (end‑user).
Likely next: Prototype delivery slated for Q1 2027, followed by sea‑trials on the first F110 hull in mid‑2027.
Inetum, together with Spanish firm ATL, will develop an anti‑drone system for the Navy’s F110 frigates, as reported by Expansión on 11 July 2026. The contract covers design, integration and testing of the counter‑UAV solution for the new frigate class. This marks Inetum’s first major naval defence contract, signalling a shift from its traditional IT services focus.
Timeline
- — Inetum desarrollará el sistema antidrones de las fragatas F110 (Expansión)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Prototype delivery expected Q1 2027
- Sea‑trials planned for mid‑2027 on the first F110 frigate
Sectors affected
- Naval defence
- Drone counter‑measure systems
Regulatory implications
- Subject to Spanish defence export licensing; possible EU dual‑use regulation review
Historical parallels
- Indra’s anti‑drone system for F100 frigates delivered in 2022