The agreement will enable both companies to identify and develop joint initiatives aimed at defining, integrating, validating, and deploying technologies designed to collect, process, manage, and exploit information in maritime and defense environments.
This collaboration brings together Navantia’s expertise in naval platforms and the design, development, and integration of defense systems with Marine Instruments’ capabilities in unmanned systems, remote sensing, communications, and applied intelligence.
The areas of cooperation may cover the entire information cycle, from data collection through sensors to its processing and operational use. The objective is to advance solutions that enhance situational awareness and support a more agile and effective response across a range of maritime scenarios.
“This agreement reinforces our commitment to innovation and collaboration with highly specialized Spanish technology companies. The combination of expertise in systems design and integration, sensing technologies, and information processing will help us deliver more comprehensive solutions tailored to our customers’ needs,” said Gonzalo Mateo-Guerrero, Navantia’s Chief Operations and Business Officer.
For his part, Gabriel Gómez Celaya, Chief Executive Officer of Marine Instruments, stated: “This agreement gives us the opportunity to combine our technological capabilities with Navantia’s extensive experience in naval technologies. Together, we will be able to advance innovative and reliable ISR solutions capable of addressing the current challenges faced by the maritime and defense sectors.”
The Memorandum of Understanding will provide a framework for assessing future collaboration opportunities and joint projects. Through this partnership, Navantia and Marine Instruments reaffirm their commitment to innovation, the strengthening of national technological capabilities, and their international growth.
