Indra Group is leading efforts to create Spain’s first national gallium nitride (GaN) technology ecosystem, aimed at strengthening the country’s defense electronics and advanced communications systems.
The initiative, known as GIGaNTE, is a nine-million-euro ($10.5 million) research and development program supported by the Science and Innovation Missions Program.
Through the program, industry and academic partners will collaborate to develop high-performance electronic components and circuits capable of operating at demanding frequencies required for radar, communications, and electronic warfare technologies.
GIGaNTE is designed to establish a complete domestic value chain—from initial design and manufacturing to system integration and validation—enabling the production of more compact, efficient, and reliable antennas and electronic modules.
Industrial participants include Televes Corporación, SPARC Foundry, and RBZ Robot Design, while academic research support comes from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, University of Vigo, University of Salamanca, and GRADIANT, focusing on GaN device design, testing, and circuit integration.
Expanding Military Communications Capabilities
Spain has recently undertaken several initiatives to strengthen its military communications infrastructure.
In February 2025, the country launched SpainSat NG I, an advanced military satellite supporting X-band, military Ka-band, and UHF frequencies for long-distance tactical communications.
This was followed in October 2025 by the launch of SpainSat NG II, further expanding secure communication capabilities for Spain’s armed forces and its partners within NATO.
Meanwhile, radar units from the Spanish Army were deployed to Romania in early 2025 to assist NATO air surveillance operations, highlighting Spain’s integrated air defense and monitoring capabilities. 📡
