GMV drives discussion on European strategic autonomy at the Expansión Defense Industry Meeting

On March 16, GMV took part in the Expansión Defense Industry Meeting, an event held in Madrid and organized by the newspaper Expansión. Now in its second year, the meeting was presented under the title “Europe, strategic autonomy, and investment” at a pivotal moment for Spain. The country continues to increase its defense investment with the aim of bolstering national security, improving the operational capabilities of its Armed Forces, and fostering a robust industrial and technological foundation nationwide.

For the second consecutive year, GMV sponsored the meeting, which brought together defense sector professionals and institutional, business, and financial leaders to address the challenges of a European future in which industrial sovereignty, cyberdefense, artificial intelligence, and innovation will play an increasingly prominent role.

Jesús B. Serrano, CEO of GMV, took part in the “Expansión Dialogs,” a session focused on innovation and industrial capabilities in Spain. During his remarks, he highlighted the growing strength of these capabilities, as well as the need to invest in them, given their importance for the continent’s security. He also emphasized the need to make optimal use of these capabilities and to avoid unnecessary duplication.

The “Expansión Dialogs” were followed by a program of panel discussions covering a range of current topics, including the role of defense as a pillar of the European Union, the importance of aerospace strategy for European strategic autonomy, and the defense sector’s AI-driven transformation.