The Council of Ministers has approved this week an ambitious industrial and technological plan for security and defense with a total investment of 33,123 million euros, of which 10,471 million are additional funds to achieve the objective of 2% of GDP in military spending in 2025.
While the strategy covers multiple fronts, One of the most prominent pillars is the impulse determined to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and telecommunications strategic A movement that responds to the threats of the 21st century and places Spain on the path of a solid and sovereign digital defense.
“The enemies of Europe not only use tanks and missiles, but also drones, cyber attacks, sabotages and misinformation,” says the president of the government, Pedro Sánchez. To counteract this new type of offensive, the plan contemplates allocating the 31% of your budgetmore than 3,260 million euros, to the development of Technological capabilities Key in cybersecurity and safe communications.
75% of investments will be aimed at projects that can be applied both in the military and civil field
One of the most relevant aspects of the Plan is its commitment to dual technology: 75% of investments will be aimed at projects that can be applied both in the military scope. This implies a direct synergy between defense and industry, which translates into growth opportunities for the Spanish technological sector.
This investment block aims Raise a “digital shield” that protects critical infrastructure such as hospitals, electrical networks or data centers. To do this, the National Cryptological Center (CCN) will be provided with 376 million eurosallowing you to incorporate tools based on artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and new detection and response capabilities to threats. In addition, the cyberinteligence of the National Intelligence Center (CNI) will be reinforced, with a Budget increase of 106 million.
-Vanguard and tactical connectivity technology
The plan includes 350 million euros to modernize the joint tactical radio systemKey for openings on the ground. Likewise, 338 million will be used to improve the air safety connectivity and 241 million to Update communication systems that facilitate real -time knowledge during missions. Among the most innovative projects, the investment of 200 million to develop a radar image satellite that increases remote surveillance and technological autonomy.
Spain also wants to consolidate its cloud storage capacities, military 5G networks, artificial intelligence applied to quantum defense and computing. This integral vision of digital security goes beyond the strictly military field: seeks Strengthen the resilience of the State in front of hybrid threats and consolidate a competitive technological ecosystem.
Defense and deterrence in technological code
Although the traditional armament is still present, the plan approach focuses on intelligent modernization and deterrence. In this way, 1,962 million euros (18.7% of the total) will be invested in developing new strategic capabilities. Among them, the creation of a Strategic ammunition reserve according to NATO standards (564 million) and investment in Sustainable land mobility (300 million).
Emergencies, climate change and logistics response
The plan also contemplates a important civil component. More than 1,750 million euros will be allocated to reinforce emergency response capacity such as fires, floods or health crises. Funds are included for renew the air fleet with seven new amphibious airplanes and Modernize critical infrastructure of the Ministry of Defense.
In addition, part of this item will be used to support Ukraine with technical assistance and defensive material, which demonstrates the involvement of Spain in European regional stability.
With all this, the government provides for the economic impact to be significant, with a Estimated GDP increase between 0.4 and 0.7 pointsan 18% increase in R&D+IY the creation of almost 100,000 jobs, many of them qualified.
