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Indra chief calls for unified European defence capabilities
Indra president Ángel Simón called for Europe to unify its defence capabilities at a forum in Barcelona.
He said European countries coordinate now, but still have further to go to bring their capabilities together.
Recent crises and wars have exposed weaknesses in European security, while doubts about US support have prompted calls for greater strategic independence.
Simón said security includes areas such as digital systems, space and payment systems, not just military defence.
Indra wants to grow through partnerships and defence contracts so it can become a leading company in Spain and Europe and reduce dependence on others.
Simón said Europe remains reliant on foreign technology and supply chains, and argued that security investment can also support innovation and jobs.
The company is continuing its strategy as defence contracts are expected in the coming years, though the text gives no specific timetable or next decision.
Indra President Ángel Simón called for European countries to unify their defence capabilities, saying the continent still has progress to make.
He spoke at the World in Progress forum in Barcelona, during a discussion on the economics of security.
Simón said Europe remains dependent on other countries for technology and on supply and logistics chains.
He argued that companies and governments should work together to reduce these dependencies.
Simón said security extends beyond defence to areas including space, digital systems and payment methods.
- Who
- Ángel Simón, president of Indra, called for unified European defence capabilities.
- What
- He said Europe has coordination but should unify its capabilities.
- When
- At the first day of the third World in Progress forum; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- Barcelona, Spain.
- Why
- Simón said Europe is dependent on other countries for technology and on supply and logistics chains, creating geostrategic dependence.
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Simón took up the position of Indra president.
Simón called for European countries to unify their defence capabilities during a discussion in Barcelona.
- Speaker
- Ángel Simón, president of Indra
- Forum
- Third edition of World in Progress
- Location
- Barcelona
- Indra appointment
- Simón took up the position in April 2026
- Industry innovation
- Security industry invests 10% of its revenue in innovation
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What people are saying
There is coordination in Europe, but the ideal would be a unification of capabilities. We still have a way to go.
We are not self-sufficient in technology and we have economic dependence on supply and logistics chains.
Security is a much broader area than defence: it is space, cyberspace, payment methods, digital...
There will be no butter if we do not build cannons.