In a move to strengthen European defense innovation, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sener have formalized a new cooperation agreement to jointly develop emerging military technologies. The collaboration will center around critical domains such as hypersonic weaponry, unmanned ground systems, and airborne remote carriers.
The agreement is closely tied to the development of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)—an ambitious joint initiative by Germany, Spain, and France aimed at creating a next-generation air combat framework that integrates advanced fighters, drones, and digital infrastructure.
As part of this agreement, Diehl Defence and Sener will work together on subsystems vital to FCAS success, including missile technologies and unmanned solutions designed for interoperability and autonomy.
The two companies have a rich history of cooperation, particularly evident in the IRIS-T missile program, where Sener has been responsible for key production elements such as control mechanisms and aerodynamic parts. This missile system, spearheaded by Diehl Defence, is one of NATO’s primary short-range air defense assets and has been deployed widely in both air-to-air and ground-based configurations.
This new MoU builds on that legacy and signals an intent to scale up their joint contributions to broader European defense objectives.
