Indra Group held its fourth Defense Ecosystem Meeting in Barcelona on Monday, bringing together more than 200 Catalan companies, SMEs, startups, universities, and research centers.
The event focused on updates to industrial plans under Spain’s Special Modernization Programs (PEM) and establishing new strategic alliances. Indra presented its growth plan for Catalonia and formalized 19 collaboration agreements with local firms.
These partnerships target dual-use technologies for civilian and military applications, cybersecurity, cyberdefense, and space sectors, which support Indra’s projects based in the region.
The gathering aligns with increased European defense investments and opportunities for Catalonia’s industry. A recent Chamber of Commerce report estimates the defense sector could create 10,000 jobs and generate 1 billion euros in revenue for Catalan firms. Last year, however, regional aerospace, space, and defense companies secured no direct contracts from the national 10 billion euro defense budget, operating mainly as subcontractors.
Indra aims to build a network of around 350 collaborators in Catalonia, with about 130 linked to defense activities.