Madrid hosts today the opening of the largest edition to date of the Spanish International Defense and Security Fair (FEINDEF), a strategic event bringing together 601 exhibitors and 93 international delegations in Halls 4, 6, 8, and 10 of Ifema.

The Spanish company EM&E Group will showcase its latest developments in naval and land-based gyro-stabilized platforms, robotics, guidance systems, integrated surveillance solutions, and its anti-drone capabilities at this year's FEINDEF.

Grupo Amper, a leading player in the Defence, Security and Communications sectors, as well as in Energy and Sustainability, today inaugurates its participation in the International Defence and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF 2025) as a Global Sponsor. The company will present its latest innovations and technological capabilities at its stand E05, located in Hall 10 of IFEMA Madrid, from 12 to 14 May.

You are joining Thales Spain at a time of changing cycle. How do you see the sector?

Defense is experiencing a very positive moment in terms of investment; we were coming from very different cycles compared to the one we are currently experiencing. Current conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, as well as the various geopolitical tensions have reminded us that defense is a deterrent and that investment in defense is absolutely necessary to maintain our way of life in Europe.

In a strategic year for Navantia, with the launch of the first F-110 frigate and the start of the third in the series just a week ago, of the five that will be delivered to the Spanish Navy, as well as the launch of the second S-80 submarine, Navantia arrives at FEINDEF focusing on its cutting-edge technology applied to the products and services demanded by the Navies of the future.

FEINDEF is a success in terms of the presence of companies and visitors. What can we expect to see at this year's edition compared to previous editions?

FEINDEF 25 will be the largest edition to date, with more than 600 exhibitors, the participation of 93 international delegations, and a nearly 60% increase in exhibition space. This year's edition features two new pavilions, one of which will be used for static displays. This will offer a total of 5,900 m² of static exhibition space, an increase of 4,020 m² compared to the previous edition.

Indra Group, the company with the largest exhibition space at FEINDEF, more than 1,500 m2, exhibits critical technologies to ensure the superiority, sovereignty and strategic autonomy of Europe and other allied countries, a huge range of solutions for all areas of defense. With this impressive technological portfolio, it demonstrates that it is a leading group, defining the future of defense worldwide and decisively responding to the challenges and needs faced by the most demanding and advanced armies.

Las cifras de FEINDEF 2025 han superado todas las previsiones en un contexto de un dinamismo sin precedentes de la defensa en Europa, ¿qué papel cree está llamado a jugar España en esa nueva estrategia de la UE?

“We are prepared to offer the 6x6 option that best suits the needs of our Army”, Juan Escriña, CEO of GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas

Interview with Juan Escriña, CEO of GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS)

Following the Spanish Army's plans to renew its self-propelled artillery, what are the GDELS-SBS wheeled and tracked artillery proposals?

CONFERENCE ROOM HALL 10         

12:00 - 12:45 Round Table of the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Navy: "Technological challenges and operational transformation in the Armed Forces".

• General Amador Enseñat y Berea. Chief of the General Staff of the Spanish Army (JEME)
• Admiral Antonio Piñeiro Sánchez. Admiral Chief of the Navy General Staff (AJEMA)
• General Francisco Braco Carbó. Chief of the General Staff of the Air and Space Army (JEMA)
• Moderator: Mr. Carlos Franganillo. Journalist.