Defence Innovation: New Models and Procurement Implications. The Spanish Case

  • Carlos Martí Sempere

    Carlos Martí Sempere

This short article describes the innovation and procurement policy of the Spanish Ministry of Defence. It addresses key issues such as the role of innovation in defence; the current organisation, norms, and regulations that implement this policy and the assessment of its repercussion on the Spanish Defence Industrial Base. The expected impact of the European Defence Fund on this policy is also assessed. The article ends up with some brief conclusions…