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Spain's defense and aerospace industry exports reach 10.8 billion euros
Spain's defense, security, aeronautics, and space industry saw significant international growth in 2025. According to a report by PwC for TEDAE, the sector reached a consolidated turnover of 18,034 million euros, with exports accounting for 10,821 million euros, or 60% of total revenue.
The aeronautics subsector, led by Airbus, dominated exports with 7,887 million euros, representing 65% of its turnover. The space sector showed the highest export intensity, with 82% of its income coming from abroad, rising to nearly 88% in the civil space segment. Defense and security contributed 5,459 million euros in exports.
Innovation remains a core driver for the industry. Companies directly invested 1,573 million euros in R&D, representing 8.7% of turnover. When including the impact on suppliers and the value chain, total R&D investment reached 2,812 million euros. The space sector led in innovation intensity, dedicating 15.7% of its turnover to R&D activities. The sector also provided a fiscal impact of 8,107 million euros, which is approximately 2.5% of Spain's total tax revenue.
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Airbus · César Calleja · PwC · Spain · TEDAE
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Exports accounted for 60% of the industry's consolidated turnover of 18,034 million euros. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Companies in the sector directly invested 1,573 million euros in R&D, which is 8.7% of their turnover. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sector generated a fiscal impact of 8,107 million euros, equivalent to 2.5% of Spain's tax revenue. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The security, aeronautics, and space industry exported 10,821 million euros in 2025. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The space sector allocated 15.7% of its turnover to R&D activities. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aeronautics led exports with 7,887 million euros, representing 65% of its turnover. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com