The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for the purchase of Vector drones, a type of unmanned aerial vehicle that is also actively used by Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. These advanced German-made drones are part of Spain’s wider military modernisation programme known as “droneification.”
According to the Spanish defence news outlet InfoDefensa, the agreement will provide Spain’s army with 91 full systems, each consisting of ground control equipment and two drones. The total cost of this first delivery is €27.4 million, which is approximately £23.4 million. The contract also includes an option to expand the order to a total of 150 systems, priced at €301,000 each (roughly £257,000), depending on future budget allocations and needs.
| Vector Drone Acquisition Details | Amount (EUR) | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of 91 drone systems | €27.4 million | £23.4 million |
| Optional cost per additional system (each) | €301,000 | £257,000 |
| Maximum optional systems | 150 | — |
The Vector drone is produced by German company Quantum Systems. It is designed for reconnaissance and can perform vertical takeoff and landing, which makes it suitable for use in rough terrain or adverse weather conditions. The drone has a wingspan of 2.8 metres and weighs between 7.2 and 7.5 kilograms, depending on configuration.
It can fly for up to two hours and reach distances of up to 25 kilometres when equipped with a sector antenna. The cruising speed ranges between 54 and 72 kilometres per hour, and it can operate in wind speeds of up to 12 metres per second. These capabilities have made it a valuable tool for battlefield intelligence and surveillance, both in Ukraine and potentially now in Spanish service.
Spain’s Ministry of Defence is also planning to scale up domestic drone production and is seeking partnerships with companies interested in building reconnaissance or FPV drones locally. The ministry’s aim is to expand the role of drones in national defence, not just through purchases but through investment in innovation and homegrown manufacturing.
Militarnyi had previously reported that Spain expects to acquire more than one hundred drones of various types as part of this long term effort.
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