Overview

• Feindef 2025, held at IFEMA Madrid, features 601 exhibitors, 91 international delegations, and over 35,000 professionals in a record-breaking edition.
• Spain's government reaffirms its commitment to raising defense spending to 2% of GDP, aligning with NATO goals and allocating €10.471 billion for modernization.
• Major Spanish firms, including Indra, FECSA, and GMV, unveil advanced technologies such as missiles, thermal camouflage, and navigation systems.
• The absence of Israeli participation follows the cancellation of a controversial munitions contract, reflecting geopolitical tensions.
• Industry leaders emphasize collaboration with start-ups and SMEs to drive innovation and strengthen Spain's position in the European defense market.