Overview

• The Ministry of Defense is crafting a “desconexión tecnológica” plan to shed dependence on Israeli military technology, as announced by State Secretary Amparo Valcarce.
• Spain halted arms purchases and sales with Israel after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and canceled a €6.6 million ammunition contract.
• The government approved a €10.471 billion Industrial and Technological Defense Plan to meet NATO’s 2 percent GDP spending target and bolster domestic arms production.
• Congress has accelerated a bill from Sumar, Podemos and the BNG to impose an automatic arms embargo on states accused of crimes against humanity, including Israel.
• Industry experts warn that critical programs—from laser designators and Spike missiles to tactical radios—still rely on Israeli components, complicating the disconnection effort.