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Spain's Sener Reveals New SRC 100 Razor Recoverable Drone for Tactical Surveillance Missions.
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Spanish engineering group Sener Group introduced the SRC 100 Razor, a recoverable autonomous aerial platform designed for advanced target training and ISR missions. The launch signals Sener’s strategic push into scalable unmanned systems tailored for contested airspaces shaped by electronic warfare.
On 9 February 2026 at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Spanish engineering group Sener introduced the SRC 100 Razor, a recoverable autonomous aerial platform designed to meet the emerging operational needs of modern armed forces. In an era defined by contested airspaces and resilient electronic warfare, Razor seeks to offer a cost-effective, mission-flexible alternative that bridges advanced target training and real-world ISR capabilities.
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Sener introduced the SRC 100 Razor, a recoverable autonomous drone built to support both advanced air defense training and real-world ISR missions in electronically contested environments (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)
Sener presents the SRC 100 Razor amid rising interest by defense forces globally in attritable and resilient platforms capable of operating in degraded environments. Unlike traditional high-end drones intended for prolonged missions and large payloads, Razor is conceived from the outset as a lightweight, recoverable asset with rapid deployability and low operational cost. The choice of Riyadh for the global debut reflects the vehicle’s relevance to regions where peer-level threats and contested airspaces are shaping procurement strategies.
At just 150 kilograms and fully manufactured in Spain, Razor stands out for its combination of autonomy, robust communications and recoverability. Sener emphasizes secure data links and navigation systems designed to remain effective where GPS and other GNSS signals might be denied or jammed, a capability increasingly demanded by militaries grappling with advanced electronic warfare. This puts Razor in line with global shifts toward platforms that do not rely exclusively on external positioning systems, enhancing reliability in complex electromagnetic environments.
Razor’s design is explicitly dual-purpose. It functions as both an advanced aerial target, offering realistic training against low-observable, agile threats, and as an operational ISR and precision mission platform. This dual role is significant: it allows armed forces to field a single family of systems for both peacetime readiness and tactical operations, simplifying logistics and maximizing fleet utility. Few unmanned aerial systems in this weight class combine these roles without sacrificing performance.
A defining characteristic of Razor is its integration of a parachute recovery system, promoting a doctrine of mass deployment and attritable use. In current military thought, attritables are assets that can be expended in high-risk zones without the prohibitive costs of larger platforms. Parachute recovery, paired with lightweight construction, enables repeated mission cycles even in environments where losses are likely, aligning with operational concepts seen in U.S. and allied initiatives for disposable or semi-recoverable unmanned systems.
The unveiling also underscores Sener’s wider industrial strategy. Razor is positioned as the first system within the SIROCO project, a program that expands the group’s autonomous system portfolio following the acquisition of SCR, Sistemas de Control Remoto. According to Sener, this move significantly enhances its capabilities in autonomous platforms and target drones, accelerating production scalability. For militaries evaluating long-term supply chains, industrial capacity and production footprint are as crucial as technical specifications; in this respect, Sener’s investments signal a serious commitment to defense manufacturing autonomy.
Supporting this industrial trajectory, Sener is expanding its infrastructure, including the refurbishment of its Arganda del Rey facilities in Madrid and new production lines in Zamudio, Bizkaia. These developments will create more than 40,000 square meters dedicated to space and defense systems, complete with clean rooms and advanced test benches. Such investments reduce barriers to high-volume production and may enable future iterations of Razor as well as derivative platforms.
The emergence of the SRC 100 Razor reflects broader shifts in military doctrine toward resilient, distributed and scalable force architectures. In theaters where GPS denial, anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) threats, and dispersed operations are the norm, small autonomous platforms that can operate with significant autonomy and withstand contested communications environments become force multipliers. Razor’s combination of low observability, secure communications and recoverability enhances survivability while lowering the cost threshold for large-scale deployment.
Moreover, the dual role of training asset and operational tool allows defense planners to streamline procurement cycles and maintenance pipelines, reducing fragmentation between simulation systems and combat systems. For militaries balancing tight budgets with rising demand for persistent ISR and resilient targeting solutions, a platform such as Razor may offer a pragmatic compromise.
With the SRC 100 Razor, Sener has unveiled more than a new autonomous aerial vehicle; it has articulated a vision for recoverable, resilient unmanned systems tailored to the realities of modern conflict. The platform’s lightweight design, secure autonomous operation in GNSS-denied environments, parachute recovery and industrial backing position it at the nexus of training realism and operational agility. As militaries worldwide adapt to contested domains and attritable force concepts, Razor represents a credible, scalable entry that is both strategically relevant and industrially grounded. The combination of technical capabilities and expanded production infrastructure sets a new benchmark for autonomous aerial platforms in the evolving landscape of defense technology.
Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.