Enhancing mission capability through autonomous aerial innovation
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are reshaping the future of defence and surveillance by offering operational flexibility, reduced risk, and real-time intelligence across complex scenarios. Whether deployed independently or in coordination with manned systems, UAV aircraft provide enhanced situational awareness and precision across air, land and maritime domains. With increasing demand for sovereign, scalable and secure technologies, the development of high-performance UAV engineering is central to the evolution of European defence capabilities.
At Sener, we contribute to this shift by delivering cutting-edge UAV solutions that combine artificial intelligence, secure communications and modular payload architectures. Our systems support surveillance, electronic warfare, and autonomous missions across all theatres — contributing to strategic initiatives such as FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP.
Our approach to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development integrates deep expertise in avionics, navigation, embedded systems and multi-platform integration. We are a core partner in major national and European defence programmes, providing ITAR-free, exportable and certifiable technologies designed for mission adaptability.
Our modular UAV platforms can be adapted to different operational requirements — from high-endurance tactical drones to remote carriers operating in complex threat environments. We provide complete subsystems, including autonomous navigation, secure data links and mission payload integration.
We cover the full development lifecycle — from concept architecture and mission definition to mechanical design, electronic integration, software development and qualification. Our methodology combines rapid prototyping with a certified industrial process, ensuring accelerated time-to-field and high system reliability.
We cover the entire lifecycle of UAV development, from concept design and mechanical integration to AI-based navigation, testing and operational certification. Our expertise spans platform engineering for autonomous aerial systems, incorporating electromechanical subsystems, RF payloads and embedded control. We also offer in-house simulation environments for mission rehearsal, system validation and performance optimisation—ensuring readiness and adaptability in complex operational scenarios.
Our UAV portfolio includes tactical drones for surveillance and electronic warfare, advanced remote pods like the NATO CMP POD with multi-sensor capabilities, and AI-based autonomous navigation systems adaptable to varied terrains, ensuring versatility across multiple defence and intelligence operations
At Sener, we design and deliver advanced UAV solutions for defence, combining AI-based navigation, secure communications, and modular payloads. As a trusted partner in programmes like FCAS and Eurodrone, we offer ITAR-free, certifiable systems fully developed in-house — ensuring operational superiority, platform autonomy, and strategic capability across air, land and joint missions.
As a leader in UAV engineering, we provide trusted technologies for sovereign, unmanned aerial operations. Our role in major European programmes demonstrates our capability to deliver autonomous systems that enhance defence readiness, data security and operational superiority.
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