ARQUIMEA takes part in NATO Steadfast Dart 26 exercise in Germany with its autonomous loitering drones

The Spanish company showcases its autonomous systems solutions, including the S-WISE naval underwater drone, the Q-SLAM-40 loitering system, and a version of its multi-drone launcher.

Germany, February 19, 2026.

ARQUIMEA, a Spanish technology company specialized in multi-domain loitering drones for defense and security, is taking part in NATO Steadfast Dart 26 exercise, held this week in Germany, which brings together 1,500 personnel from the Spanish Armed Forces and 10,000 troops from 11 countries.

The NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 26 is one of the Atlantic Alliance’s main multinational training activities, reinforcing ARQUIMEA’s position as a technological benchmark in the field of autonomous defense systems.

ARQUIMEA places the focus on its autonomous loitering systems, designed to address the evolving operational requirements of current and future combat environments. During the exercise, the company is presenting the short-range Q-SLAM-40 loitering system, with an endurance of 40 minutes, as well as a version of its multi-drone launcher capable of deploying three loitering drones, highlighting its integration capabilities, rapid deployment and adaptability to different tactical scenarios. In addition, ARQUIMEA is also showcasing the S-WISE naval underwater drone, designed to autonomously carry out surveillance, reconnaissance and target neutralization missions in naval operations.

Various maneuvers are being conducted during the exercise, including an amphibious landing by Marine Corps forces on Germany’s Baltic coast. The activities will conclude on Friday with a static display of equipment.

The company’s loitering systems are designed to provide advanced surveillance, identification and threat-neutralization capabilities, contributing to operational superiority and the protection of deployed forces across all domains — land, sea and air.

ARQUIMEA reinforces its commitment to technological innovation applied to defense and its role as a strategic partner in the development of advanced capabilities for the Armed Forces and international allies.

About ARQUIMEA:

ARQUIMEA is a Spanish technology company operating globally in highly demanding sectors, including aerospace and defense and security.

The company collaborates with international space agencies such as NASA and ESA, ministries of defense and security, NATO armed forces, and leading companies in the sector.

In the defense sector, ARQUIMEA specializes in intelligent loitering drones, avionics, robotics, drones and RPAS, as well as information and control systems.

In the space sector, ARQUIMEA is a leading manufacturer of key systems for satellites and turnkey missions, covering the entire value chain — from mechanisms, subsystems and systems, such as thermal panels, to the design and manufacturing of satellites.

The company has its own research center, with more than 140 researchers, at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, robotics and quantum technologies. This enables ARQUIMEA to develop cutting-edge technologies applied to the systems and products across its sectors of activity.