Artificial Intelligence and Defense: The Key Role of monodon and Navantia at the Navy's Technical Conferences

During the event, the Navy’s Autonomous Ship Essential Elements Project (PEBBA) was presented to representatives from research centers, academia, and the Armed Forces. This strategic initiative is based on four pillars: situational awareness, information management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity and resilience.

Strategic Innovation and Talent

Patricia Sierra, Director of Monodon, participated in the roundtable discussion “Artificial Intelligence and Situational Awareness.” This panel, moderated by the Navy and Funditec, brought together the heads of the country’s leading defense industries. During the meeting, the current state of the sector was analyzed, highlighting the need for a common, high-level strategic plan to drive the development of emerging technologies. Furthermore, the experts underscored the importance of fostering collaboration with research centers, universities, and startups as a means to ensure long-term innovation and talent acquisition.

At the Forefront of Technology

To conclude the day, Patricia S. highlighted Navantia’s historical and technological role, as well as its ability to adapt to new times. Demonstrating this leadership, key projects currently driven by the company were emphasized:

• Digital Twin
• EDINAF
• The Combat Cloud

Finally, Navantia reaffirmed its commitment to remaining at the forefront of technology in order to transfer these capabilities to the Spanish Navy, thereby strengthening its competitive advantage.