Overview

• Spain's Defense Ministry is implementing a €43 billion Industrial and Technological Plan centered on cybersecurity, military equipment, encrypted communications, and 5G IoT.
• Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed Spain will meet its NATO-agreed 2% GDP defense spending target but rejected new proposals for a 5% goal without assessing European industrial capacity.
• The plan emphasizes reducing reliance on Israeli suppliers, prioritizing European and domestic companies in defense procurement.
• Robles stressed the importance of strict adherence to delivery schedules for critical programs like the S80 submarine and Dragón 8x8 armored vehicle.
• Spain's strategy aims to strengthen its defense industry while ensuring sustainable and realistic commitments within the European defense framework.