Feindef dialogues

Feindef Dialogues is a meeting point for the main players of the Defence and Security Industry sector. In these interviews the most relevant and current issues will be discussed in depth from a close, relaxed and positive tone.

Interview with Ms. María Amparo Valcarce García

Secretary of State for Defence

Episode 12

In this new episode of Diálogos Feindef, María Amparo Valcarce García, Secretary of State for Defence (SEDEF), shares her vision on the main strategic, technological, and human challenges faced by the Ministry of Defence in a global context marked by uncertainty and change.

Throughout the interview, she reviews her extensive career in public service, analyzes Spain’s role in European strategic autonomy, highlights the importance of attracting young talent to the defense sector, and assesses the progress made in innovation and industrial collaboration. She also emphasizes FEINDEF’s role as an essential platform to promote a defense culture, project national capabilities, and strengthen international alliances.

Interview with TG Miguel Ivorra Ruíz

Current DIGEID

Episode 11

In this new episode of Diálogos Feindef, Lieutenant General Miguel Ivorra Ruíz, current Director General of Strategy and Innovation of the Defense Industry, shares his vision of this newly created directorate.

Throughout the conversation, he reflects on his extensive military career, analyzes the challenges of the current geopolitical context, and highlights the role of FEINDEF as a strategic platform to project capabilities, foster alliances, and strengthen the culture of defense in society.

Interview with Dña. María José Muñoz Estévez

Director of Communications of the Ministry of Defence (DIRCOMDEF)

Episode 10

Interesting talk with Ms. María José Muñoz Estévez, Director of Communications of the Ministry of Defence (DIRCOMDEF), in which she shares her experience after a year leading the institution's communications.

She reflects on the challenge of transforming society's perception of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, highlighting the positive impact of the FEINDEF Fair in achieving this goal.

Interview with D. Ángel Olivares

President of the Feindef Foundation

Episode 9

Interesting conversation with Mr. Ángel Olivares, President of the Feindef Foundation, where we discussed his professional beginnings, his extensive career in public administration, and his work as Secretary of State for Defense.

Additionally, he shared with us some updates about the fourth edition of FEINDEF.

Interview with Admiral General D. Teodoro López Calderón

Chief of Defence Staff

Episode 8

Interview with Admiral General Teodoro López Calderón, Chief of Defence Staff, in which he talks about his career in the Spanish Armed Forces, the new geopolitical reality of Europe in view of the new war scenario in Ukraine and his assessment of FEINDEF in the industrial fabric of Spain.

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Interview with Mr. Ricardo Domínguez

President of Navantia

Episode 7

Interview with Mr. Ricardo Domínguez, president of Navantia, who talks about the ongoing programs that are relevant for national defence and NATO, the current situation of the national industry and future challenges, and the surprises that the Spanish public company will show during FEINDEF23.

Interview with Admiral D. Aniceto Rosique

General Director of Armament and Material (DIGAM)

Episode 6

The General Director of Armament and Material, Admiral Aniceto Rosique (DIGAM), talks about the cooperation between the Spanish industry and the Armed Forces and the new capabilities they will acquire thanks to new projects such as the VCR 8X8 Dragon or the F-110 frigate.

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Interview with Mr. Marc Murtra

President of Indra

Episode 5

What are Indra's challenges and foresight for the future? What does the Spanish industry need to be at the level of France or the United Kingdom? What does Indra's participation in the FCAS project mean for Indra?

Marc Murtra, President of Indra, gives us answers to these and other questions in this new Feindef dialogue.

Interview with Mr. Miguel Rego

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisor at Feindef Foundation

Episode 4

The space Innova for Def & Sec, one of the great novelties of #FEINDEF23. A program with presentations and round tables dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation and dual technologies.

In this Feindef dialogue, Mr. Miguel Rego, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisor of Feindef Foundation, explains the details of this space.

Interview with Mr. Ricardo Martí-Fluxá

President of TEDAE

Episode 3

A new episode of Feindef Dialogues is now available. This time we had the honor to interview Ricardo Martín-Fluxá, President of TEDAE, who talks about the defence industry, the evolution of the FEINDEF fair, the relevance of the Innova for Def & Sec space in this new edition... and more!

Interview with Mr. Gerardo Sánchez

Revenga

President of AESMIDE

Episode 2

In this second episode of Feindef Dialoges, we interview Mr. Gerardo Sánchez Revenga, President of AESMIDE. In this interview he tells us about the association; its mission, vision and differential value, as well as giving us his perspective of the Defence and Security industry and what a fair like FEINDEF brings to companies and Administrations.

Interview with Mr. Julián García Vargas

President of the Feindef Foundation

Episode 1

We begin this first edition of the Feindef dialogues with an interview with the President of the Foundation, Mr. Julián García Vargas, who tells us about the novelties of the III edition of FEINDEF, including a space dedicated to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, as well as the geopolitical environment in which this event of reference in the sector will take place.