{
  "id": 12105509,
  "title": "Las elecciones dejan en el aire los planes estratégicos de Indra y Navantia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/las-elecciones-dejan-en-el-aire-los-planes-estrategicos-de-indra-y",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:56:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Expansion ES",
    "slug": "expansion-es",
    "url": "https://www.expansion.com/empresas/2026/10/05/6ac356ed468aebf46d8b456d.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "The upcoming Spanish general elections, set to take place on November 29th, have the potential to impact the strategic plans of two major defense industry firms, Indra and Navantia. Indra, a publicly traded company with the Spanish State as its largest shareholder and customer, is scheduled to present its strategic plan on November 25th. Meanwhile, Navantia, a 100% public entity, is developing its own plan that aims to return to profitability by 2027, with a target to double its revenue between 2024 and 2027.\n\nAs Spain aims to maintain defense spending at 2% of its GDP, the Public Economic Measures (PEM) program has been instrumental in channeling funds to the defense sector. However, the publication of the 2026 PEMs has been delayed, and it appears unlikely that the upcoming elections will expedite the process. Both Indra and Navantia are eagerly awaiting these funds to initiate their respective programs, which include areas such as national anti-drone systems, aerial systems, naval modernization, and more.\n\nThe electoral campaign may disrupt the strategic plans of both companies, particularly if there is a change in government, as it could lead to a change in Indra's leadership. Similarly, Navantia's new president, Ricardo Domínguez, who took office in 2021, may opt to define his own objectives if there is a shift in the government. In the broader defense industry landscape, other Spanish firms are cautiously observing the situation, hoping that the elections will not hinder the planned investments and the timely execution of the PEMs.",
  "summary": "Indra presentará su plan estratégico el 25 de noviembre, mientras que Navantia está desplegando el suyo hasta 2029, que contempla volver al beneficio en 2027. Leer",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}