Spain’s Ministry of Defence has contracted US drone manufacturer Skydio to supply the Spanish Armed Forces with autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) technology.
The contract, valued at up to €18m ($18.83), will see Skydio partnering with Spanish distributor Paukner Group to deliver its X10D drones.
The Spanish Army plans to use the X10D for various missions, including force protection, reconnaissance, facility security, crowd control, target acquisition, and command post support.
Skydio commenced distribution of X10D to customers in 2024 and the company has shipped more than 45,000 drones to date.
The sUAS is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, with onboard AI capabilities enhancing human-machine collaboration.
It is equipped with sensor technology, autonomous navigation, and a modular, open architecture designed to meet the requirements of military operations and maintain resilience against electronic warfare.