Autonomous Aerial Platform for Attritable Defence Missions

Sener has presented the SRC 100 Razor, a next-generation multipurpose autonomous platform, at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, expanding its portfolio of autonomous and remotely operated defence systems.

Platform concept and operational role
The SRC 100 Razor is a lightweight autonomous aerial platform designed to address current operational requirements of armed forces, particularly in high-risk and contested environments. With a maximum weight of 150 kilograms, the system is positioned as a recoverable, high-performance vehicle suitable for both training and operational missions.

The platform combines autonomous flight capabilities with secure communications designed to maintain reliable connectivity under demanding conditions. It is capable of fully autonomous operation, including in environments where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are unavailable or denied.

Mission flexibility and low observability
Razor is designed as a multipurpose system. Its low observability characteristics allow it to function both as an advanced aerial target and as an operational platform for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. In addition, the system can be configured for precision operations, supporting a range of mission profiles without extensive platform modification.

This dual-use approach enables armed forces to employ a single platform across training, evaluation and operational scenarios, improving fleet flexibility and reducing overall system complexity.

Attritable design and recoverability
A key design feature of the SRC 100 Razor is its suitability for mass deployment in attritable operational concepts. The platform incorporates a parachute-based recovery system, enabling reuse after missions while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

This balance between recoverability and expendability allows the system to be deployed in missions with a high probability of loss, aligning with modern operational doctrines that emphasize saturation, redundancy and resilience.

Industrial development and production capacity
The SRC 100 Razor is the first system developed under Sener’s SIROCO project. Its launch follows the acquisition of SCR, Sistemas de Control Remoto, which expanded Sener’s capabilities in autonomous systems, target drones and unmanned platforms. The integration of SCR has accelerated the consolidation of Sener’s autonomous systems portfolio and strengthened its ability to scale production.

To support this expansion, Sener has invested in its industrial infrastructure. Recent refurbishment and expansion of the Arganda del Rey site in Madrid, combined with the construction of new facilities in Zamudio, Bizkaia, will increase the group’s space and defence footprint to more than 40,000 square metres. These facilities are intended to support advanced production, testing and qualification activities, including clean rooms and dedicated test benches.

Positioning within defence modernisation
The introduction of the SRC 100 Razor reflects a broader shift toward autonomous, attritable systems within defence modernisation programmes. By combining low weight, autonomous operation, secure communications and scalable production, the platform is positioned to support emerging operational concepts that prioritise flexibility, survivability and cost control.

For Sener, the system reinforces its position in the international market for autonomous defence platforms, supported by expanded industrial capacity and a growing portfolio of unmanned and remotely operated solutions.