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GMV chief says Europe cannot quickly end its defence technology dependence
GMV chief executive Jesús B. Serrano says Europe cannot quickly end its defence technology dependence.
He says Europe has neglected the issue for decades.
The challenge is to build greater technological sovereignty in defence.
In this context, sovereignty means having more control over the technology used for defence.
Serrano says ending dependence in the short term is impossible.
He urges Europe to work toward greater technological sovereignty, but gives no specific steps or timetable.
GMV chief executive Jesús B. Serrano said Europe cannot end its defence technology dependence in the short term.
He called on Europe to work towards technological sovereignty.
Serrano said Europe had neglected this issue for decades.
Cinco Días published the report on 15 October 2026.
- Who
- Jesús B. Serrano, chief executive of GMV.
- What
- He said Europe cannot quickly end its dependence on defence technology and should work towards sovereignty.
- When
- 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Serrano said Europe had neglected the issue for decades.
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- Speaker
- Jesús B. Serrano
- Company
- GMV
- Issue
- Europe’s defence technology dependence
- Report date
- 15 October 2026
What people are saying
Ending technological dependence in defence in the short term is impossible
Europe has not done its homework for decades