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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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.