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The SIRTAP contract is a €495 million agreement signed in November 2023 between Airbus and the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a high-performance tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS). The contract covers nine systems, with each system consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station, plus two training simulators. SIRTAP is designed for advanced surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions over land and sea, featuring a payload capacity exceeding 150kg, a range greater than 2,000km, endurance of more than 20 hours, and the ability to operate day and night in demanding environments. The system will strengthen the tactical capabilities of the Spanish Army and Air and Space Force, with aircraft expected to enter service in 2026.
Covers nine systems including 27 UAVs and nine ground control stations, signed November 2023.
https://theaviationist.com/2025/09/07/spains-first-sirtap-uav-prototype/