Indra deployed its advanced CROW counter-drone system to safeguard the presidential inauguration of José Antonio Kast in Valparaíso. Supporting the Chilean Air Force’s security operation, the system provided a protective umbrella over the National Congress during the high-profile ceremony attended by international dignitaries.
Designed to neutralize evolving unmanned threats, CROW integrates 3D radar, radiofrequency sensors, and AI-driven analytics to detect, classify, and counter hostile drones. Operating 24/7, the system establishes dynamic no-fly zones and employs both soft-kill and hard-kill measures to neutralize incursions. In its mobile configuration, it can shield convoys mid-movement, eliminating the need to halt during security breaches.
The CROW system has a proven pedigree in high-stakes environments. It previously secured the NATO Summit in Madrid, COP16 in Cali, and the APEC 2024 summit in Lima, where it detected 94 unauthorized drones and neutralized 61 threats approaching critical zones. Beyond events, it protects troops in Mali, naval assets in Operation Atalanta, and infrastructure in Lithuania.
The Chilean deployment strategically precedes FIDAE 2026, Latin America’s premier aerospace exhibition, where Indra will showcase innovations in space technology, air surveillance, and cybersecurity. The company emphasizes sovereignty and adaptability in its designs, ensuring that nations retain control over their defense life cycles against rapidly advancing drone threats.
With a comprehensive approach to perimeter security and border control, Indra continues to integrate radar, electronic warfare, and command solutions, offering scalable protection for military installations, critical infrastructure, and high-level political gatherings worldwide.
