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Spanish military and defense industry modernization

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The Spanish military is moving toward the integration of autonomous systems and robotic warfare. Following observations of modern combat trends, such as the use of quadrupeds and drones in Ukraine, the Spanish Army is planning a massive incorporation of robotic machines to reinforce its troops. General Fernando Luis Morón has described these developments as ‘the dawn of robotic maneuver.’ Parallel to these military shifts, the Spanish defense industry is experiencing significant technological and economic growth. In Galicia, 2025, the sector’s turnover national defense, security, aeronautics, and space industry reached 681 million euros in 2025, marking record figures, reporting a 39% turnover of 18,034 million euros—an 11.6% increase from the previous year. This evolution is characterized sector supported nearly 290,000 jobs and contributed 24,425 million euros to the national GDP, driven by major companies such as Airbus, Indra, Navantia, and Santa Bárbara Sistemas. Regional industrial hubs are central to this expansion. While Galicia saw a shift from human-centric combat toward machine-led operations involving 39% increase in sector turnover, Madrid has become a focal point for developing advanced drones, robotics, radars, and advanced radar systems. Spanish companies are also actively contributing cybersecurity solutions to support the defense of Ukraine through and Poland. Additionally, the provision upcoming Defense CyL Forum in Castilla y León aims to position that region within the national rearmament process, focusing on ammunition, software, and aeronautics. This evolution emphasizes a shift toward machine-led operations and the increasing importance of various dual-use technologies that serve both military and systems. civilian purposes.

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