José Vicente de los Mozos, CEO of Indra Group, made a strong case for European defence innovation and collaboration at the 5th European Defence and Security Conference in Brussels. His participation in the roundtable discussion, *Rearming Europe: Aligning Policy with Industrial and Military Capabilities*, underscored Indra’s commitment to bridging critical gaps in European defence capabilities.
De los Mozos emphasised the necessity of joint European defence projects, arguing that the European Defence Fund must go beyond funding development to ensuring joint procurement. “The European Defence Fund is a very useful tool for launching joint developments, but these products will not be consolidated unless the participating Member States make joint purchases,” he stated. He stressed that large-scale, capability-focused projects are more effective than fragmented initiatives, advocating for a collaborative approach that fosters trust and shared success. “We must find and encourage win-win solutions between countries and industries, in which everyone wins, in order to build trust,” he said.
A pressing concern raised by de los Mozos was the urgent need to replace outdated defence systems, many of which have been in operation for over 30 years. “There is a political decision to be made to immediately acquire new solutions to replace legacy systems that are no longer capable of addressing new threats, as seen in Ukraine,” he warned. His remarks highlighted the strategic importance of modernising Europe’s defence infrastructure to counter evolving threats, including drones and advanced missile systems.
IndraMind, Indra’s artificial intelligence-driven decision-making system, emerged as a cornerstone of the company’s vision for European defence sovereignty. De los Mozos positioned IndraMind as a sovereign alternative to big tech giants, ensuring Europe’s strategic autonomy in critical defence operations. He also underscored the need for a robust, multi-domain air defence system capable of countering both traditional and emerging threats, such as drones.
Space surveillance was another key focus, with de los Mozos advocating for a joint European space situational awareness capability. “We still lack a real European capability in Space C2 for military operations,” he noted, stressing the importance of advancing space-based defence technologies.
Beyond the roundtable, de los Mozos engaged in high-level bilateral meetings, including a discussion with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius. He reiterated Indra’s commitment to European defence, highlighting the company’s anti-drone solutions, such as the AirDef system and the Lanza LTR-25 radar. These technologies are part of Indra’s broader strategy to enhance Europe’s defence posture, particularly in response to emerging threats.
In a meeting with Belgian Minister of Defence Theo Francken, de los Mozos emphasised Indra’s growing presence in Belgium, including a recent collaboration agreement with Intersoft Electronics on radar systems, electronic warfare, and anti-drone technologies. This partnership reflects Indra’s broader efforts to strengthen its position in key European markets while contributing to the continent’s defence capabilities.
De los Mozos’ interventions at the conference reinforced Indra’s role as a leading European defence innovator, advocating for deeper collaboration, modernisation, and strategic autonomy. His calls for joint procurement, investment in next-generation systems, and sovereign AI solutions set a clear agenda for Europe’s defence future. As geopolitical tensions escalate, Indra’s push for a more integrated and technologically advanced European defence framework could shape the continent’s security landscape for years to come.