GMV's CEO, Jesús B. Serrano took part on Monday 30 June in the conference ‘Security and Defense in the New World Order’, organized by Europa Press in the Centro Superior de Estudios de la Defensa Nacional (CESEDEN). 

This meeting, part of the Europa Press Digital Meetings, brought together institutional representatives, business leaders and industry experts to reflect on the role of Spanish industry in strategic autonomy and technological innovation in defense.

The conference was inaugurated by the executive president of Europa Press, Asís Martín de Cabiedes, as well as by the Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, who highlighted the growing international instability and the need to reinforce Europe's strategic capabilities.

The event addressed some of the sector's main challenges, such as strengthening the supply chain, consolidating technological sovereignty, attracting and retaining talent, and the need for regulation that favors the sustainable and competitive development of the defense industry at Spain and Europe.

Serrano participated in the panel on ‘Strategic autonomy: role of the security and defense industry’ where he highlighted the capacity of the national industrial fabric to respond to the operational needs of the Armed Forces. He also stressed the importance of promoting close collaboration between public administrations and industry, both at national and European level, as an essential way to guarantee strategic autonomy in an increasingly demanding environment.

At a time when security and defense are becoming key drivers of innovation and economic growth, Serrano reaffirmed GMV's commitment to strengthening the country's industrial and technological base, stressing that Spain must take its rightful place in the European defense ecosystem, reducing its dependence on external capabilities in critical areas.

In an increasingly demanding global environment, the company remains committed to technology, cooperation and excellence as fundamental pillars to actively contribute to the security and technological sovereignty of Spain and Europe.

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