Indra backlog hits record €20.5 billion as defence revenue doubles and major military programmes drive first-half growth in 2026
Defence added €7.207 billion to the backlog, making it the largest source of growth across the Spanish technology group.
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Navantia completes first static dive of S82 Narciso Monturiol, advancing Spain’s four-submarine S80 programme towards delivery [VIDEO]
Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in Spain’s S80 programme.
Indra plans €18 million military vehicle plant in Galicia, expanding northern Spain production hub towards 500 units a year
Indra plans to invest about €18 million in a new military vehicle plant in As Pontes, Galicia.
Navantia launched sixth Saudi corvette HMS ALMADINAH in San Fernando under second Royal Saudi Navy contract
Navantia has launched the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its San Fernando shipyard in Cádiz.
Diehl Defence and SMS deepen HYDEF2 partnership to develop European interceptor against hypersonic threats
Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sistemas de Misiles de España have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on advanced defence capabilities.
Airbus and Spanish Navy demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in maritime flight trial at Rota
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical flight trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating crewed-uncrewed teaming in a maritime environment.
Indra Group plans 1,500 new jobs and expanded defence, space and cybersecurity operations in Catalonia
Indra has unveiled a new Growth and Investment Plan for Catalonia that includes the creation of 1,500 jobs and a major expansion of its defence, cybersecurity and space activities in the region by 2027.
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
Indra and IDV agree to deliver new amphibious combat vehicles for Spanish Marine Infantry under modernization program
Indra and IDV have signed a strategic agreement to develop a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.
TKMS and Navantia sign cooperation agreement to address naval shipbuilding demand and expand submarine production in Europe
TKMS and Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in naval shipbuilding.
Indra Group and Rheinmetall strengthen defence partnership to pursue Spanish military vehicle contracts
Indra Group and Rheinmetall AG have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their strategic cooperation in defence technologies.
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace sign agreement to develop self-propelled artillery systems for Spanish Armed Forces
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a binding agreement to develop advanced self-propelled artillery systems tailored to the needs of the Spanish Armed Forces.