SPAIN DEFENCE INDUSTRY & NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Political and strategic debates over Spain's defence industrial policy, including government intervention in key defence companies such as Indra, and efforts to build national champions in the European security landscape
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Indra delays presentation of its new strategic plan to year-end
EL PAÍSIndra retrasa la presentación de su nuevo plan estratégico a final de año
Jun 30, 2026, 12:17 PM
Spanish technology and defense firm Indra has delayed the presentation of its new strategic plan to the end of the year. The new chairman backs collaboration with other companies and stresses the need to consolidate the sector.
Europe makes Airbus its industrial champion with record 3-billion-euro backing amid defence race
EL PAÍSEuropa convierte a Airbus en su campeón industrial con un respaldo récord de 3.000 millones en plena carrera por la defensa
Jun 29, 2026, 10:40 AM
The European Investment Bank has approved its largest-ever corporate financing, a record 3 billion euros, to back Airbus research in commercial aviation, defence and space. The move positions Airbus as Europe's industrial champion amid a continental defence buildup.
De la Rocha, Moncloa economic chief: 'I have never appointed or dismissed any company executive'
EL PAÍSDe la Rocha (director económico de Moncloa): “Nunca he nombrado ni cesado a ningún directivo de ninguna empresa”
Jun 9, 2026, 12:39 PM
Moncloa's economic-affairs director, De la Rocha, said: 'I have never appointed or dismissed any executive of any company.' He described as 'interesting' the fact that the door has not been closed to a merger of the defence firm Indra with Escribano.
Ángel Simón (Indra): 'We won't buy for the sake of buying. Escribano withdrew from the negotiation'
EL PAÍSÁngel Simón (Indra): “No vamos a comprar por comprar. Escribano se retiró de la negociación”
Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM
The new chairman of the defense and technology firm Indra declares a turbulent chapter closed and addresses consolidation in Spain's defense sector.
Indra Shares Plunge on Fears Government Will Force Out Its Chairman
EL PAÍSIndra cae un 4,19% en Bolsa ante el temor de que el Gobierno fuerce la marcha de su presidente
Mar 17, 2026, 03:00 PM
Shares in Indra, Spain's leading defence and technology company, fell 4.19% on the stock exchange amid investor fears that the government may be moving to force out its chairman. At the worst point of the trading session, the company shed as much as 8% of its market value. The sell-off reflects ongoing tensions between the Spanish state — a key shareholder in Indra — and the company's leadership.