Indra closes a deal in Catalonia to manufacture defense components
The company allies itself with the Sant Cugat-based Gutmar to promote a "closer" supply chain
BarcelonaThe defense and security company Indra has signed an agreement with the Sant Cugat-based Gutmar to promote the industrialization and manufacturing of critical components linked to the defense sector in Catalonia. The pact, as detailed by both companies in a statement this Tuesday, opens several lines of collaboration, including the industrialization and manufacturing of high-precision components for defense programs, mechanization to create critical parts for land, naval, and aerospace systems, and the production of mechanical infrastructures for radars, sensors, and electronic systems.
At the same time, the companies highlight that the agreement will contribute to strengthening a "closer, more competitive, and resilient" supply chain, capable of responding to the needs of the major national and European defense programs that are being promoted by the European Commission.
The alliance, moreover, takes on a "representative" dimension for the entire sector, according to the companies. In this regard, it should be noted that the president of Gutmar, Joan Martorell, is also vice-president of AeroS, the organization that groups and represents the Catalan aeronautical, space, and defense ecosystem.
The understanding announced this Tuesday continues the announcement made by Indra last May to reinforce its role in Catalonia, consisting of generating 1,500 new jobs and increasing its turnover in the country to 550 million euros by 2027. Today, the group already employs 3,500 professionals and generates sales of 366 million euros with its 8 headquarters in the territory. "Catalonia has the challenge of becoming a new hub for the sector", claimed at the time the new non-executive chairman of the group, the Catalan Àngel Simón, shortly after his appointment and that of the also Catalan Josep Maria Recasens as CEO.
Commitment to Catalonia
Besides the alliance with Gutmar, Indra's territorial delegation in Catalonia – led by Enric Blasco – has already signed agreements with other companies in the region such as Bold Technology, specializing in advanced energy storage systems and high-performance batteries.
Under this model, the multinational has increased the volume of contracting with Catalan suppliers by 57% during the first half of 2026, achieving in just six months the total budgeted for the entire previous year.