US drone manufacturer AeroVironment and Spanish company Alpha Unmanned Systems have agreed to examine arrangements for maintaining, supporting and training operators of the JUMP 20 drone in Spain. The aircraft combines a fixed-wing design with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, allowing it to operate without runway infrastructure. The planned cooperation initially targets the Spanish market, with potential expansion into other European countries and Latin America. In addition to local servicing and training, the companies will evaluate the integration of Alpha’s GCASE control station, GTRACK tracking antennas and AIS technology for displaying vessel identification data. The agreement reflects Spain’s growing activity in unmanned aircraft development and counter-drone systems. Among the related initiatives is Indra’s DRIZZLE interceptor, designed to launch from a larger drone and engage hostile unmanned aircraft at speeds exceeding 400 kilometres per hour. Another programme, FENIX, is focused on developing cooperative swarms made up of different drone types. Alpha provides aircraft platforms, while UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía supplies navigation and control systems. The objective is to enable participating drones to share information and modify their flight paths collectively instead of following independent, predetermined routes.
