{"id":36514,"date":"2026-01-14T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electronica-submarina.com\/saes-strengthens-its-strategic-role-in-maritime-protection-and-the-defence-of-critical-infrastructure-from-cartagena-and-san-fernando\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:51:20","slug":"saes-strengthens-its-strategic-role-in-maritime-protection-and-the-defence-of-critical-infrastructure-from-cartagena-and-san-fernando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electronica-submarina.com\/en\/saes-strengthens-its-strategic-role-in-maritime-protection-and-the-defence-of-critical-infrastructure-from-cartagena-and-san-fernando\/","title":{"rendered":"SAES strengthens its strategic role in maritime protection and the defence of critical infrastructure from Cartagena and San Fernando"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After 35 years of innovation and commitment, SAES, the publicly owned technology company specialising in underwater systems, is reaffirming its strategic role in defence, maritime <\/span>security<\/span> and marine environmental protection. At a time when safeguarding the sea and vital offshore infrastructure is an increasingly prominent national concern, the company is scaling up its capabilities from its bases in Cartagena and San Fernando <\/span>(Spain) <\/span>and has shared its story and future outlook in the documentary \u201cSAES: Memories of a Sound Adventure\u201d, which premiered in December.<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAES is an established public technology company with core <\/span>expertise<\/span> in underwater acoustics and electronics<\/strong> applied to defence, maritime <\/span>security<\/span> and environmental protection. The monitoring of the marine environment <\/span>and<\/span> essential underwater infrastructure now places these technologies at the heart of the national security and protection agenda.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company supplies proprietary technology and critical capabilities to key programmes<\/strong> \u2014 S80<\/strong><\/span>-class<\/span><\/strong> submarines<\/strong>, F110 frigates<\/strong>, MPA C295 maritime patrol aircraft<\/strong><\/span>s<\/span><\/strong> and NH90 helicopters<\/strong> \u2014 as well as to initiatives under the <\/span><\/span>Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defence<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (<\/span>by<\/span> the Spanish Government).<\/span> These contributions strengthen strategic autonomy for Spain and Europe in defence and maritime security.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Cartagena<\/strong> <\/span>(Spain) <\/span>and a site in San Fernando<\/strong> (C\u00e1diz<\/span>, Spain<\/span>), SAES maintains close ties with its local environment and works continually with a broad ecosystem of strategic partners<\/strong>: <\/span>Navantia<\/span><\/strong>, Thales<\/strong> and Indra<\/strong> (shareholders), Airbus<\/strong>; the Spanish Navy<\/strong> and other international navies; technology centres and universities (UPCT \u2014 Polytechnic University of Cartagena, UM<\/span>U<\/span> \u2014 University of Murcia, UCA \u2014 University of C\u00e1diz); public institutions and private suppliers at both local and national level. This collaborative network drives talent development<\/span>, <\/span>innovation<\/span> and industrial growth across the region.<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAES continues to expand its workforce of skilled employees and is consolidating its operations around sustainability and corporate social responsibility<\/strong> \u2014 including the use of 100% renewable electricity at its Cartagena plant and initiatives to promote equality and talent<\/strong>. Over the past year the company has doubled its turnover, reflecting its commitment to innovation<\/strong> and to working with strategic partners.<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a public-technology company, we are strengthening our role in service of the nation to protect the marine environment and the critical infrastructure that underpins our daily lives \u2014 from submarine cables to ports, coastal areas and offshore wind farms,\u201d says Jos\u00e9 Javier\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>M\u00e1rmol<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Pe\u00f1alver, President of SAES<\/strong>. \u201cFrom Cartagena and\u00a0San Fernando\u00a0we will continue to develop strategic capabilities that contribute to the security and wellbeing of society.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s 35th anniversary celebrations in 2025 culminated with the premiere of the documentary \u201cSAES: Memories of a Sound Adventure\u201d<\/strong>, which features testimony from professionals,\u00a0authorities\u00a0and partners. The film is available on SAES\u2019s official YouTube channel:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>

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