At Euronaval 2026, Navantia presented its vision for the evolution of naval capabilities amid an operational backdrop shaped by more complex threats, increased digitalization of the battlespace, and the introduction of autonomous systems. The company's proposal centered on three focal points: the naval combat cloud, the F110 Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) frigate, and the LASV-75 autonomous surface vessel, combining platform design, combat system integration, and digital solutions.
Navantia Chairman Ricardo Domínguez highlighted the technological focus during the presentation, stating, "Value goes beyond the platform. It lies in the technology we develop and integrate—from digital twins to advanced onboard systems—and in designing ships that can evolve as operational needs change. This is how we put innovation at the service of the Spanish Navy and other navies."
Navantia envisages the naval combat cloud as a multi-system, multi-domain capability designed to allow a naval force to function as an integrated system of systems. The transition is demonstrated through the SCOMBA NG combat system developed for the Spanish Navy, featuring a new NASOS open architecture for technology insertion across both next-generation platforms and existing fleet units. Within this framework, Navantia and the Spanish Navy have worked together since 2024 during REPMUS exercises on early validation of services for uncrewed systems control and management (NAIAD) under STANAG 4187.
The company also presented the F110 IAMD, an evolution of the F110 family being defined with the Spanish Navy under its Armada 2050 vision. Building on the program of five frigates currently under construction for the Spanish Navy, the configuration aims to counter diverse air threats while preserving anti-submarine and anti-surface capabilities. The evolution envisages increased vertical launch capacity to support varied missile types and includes a transition to SCOMBA NG, incorporating SPY-7 radar technology and the International Aegis Fire Control Loop.
Additionally, Navantia presented the LASV-75 (Large Autonomous Surface Vessel), a 75-meter autonomous surface platform developed by Navantia UK. Designed from the beginning to operate without a crew, the modular vessel is aimed at the hybrid fleet concept to complement crewed platforms and is intended to provide high availability and endurance, including in the demanding conditions of the North Atlantic.
