“Spain and Türkiye Pursue the Same Objective, to Achieve Technological Sovereignty and Strategic Autonomy, and for that, We Need Reliable Partners, True Allies We Can Count On!”

Defence Turkey Magazine conducted an exclusive interview with the Air Force Lieutenant General Miguel Ivorra RUIZ, Spanish MoD Director General for Strategy and Innovation of the Defence Industry. The interview provides an in-depth look into Spain’s new Directorate General for Strategy and Innovation of the Defence Industry (DIGEID) and reflects a major shift in Spain’s defence industrial strategy, moving toward sovereignty, technological innovation, and international integration. DIGEID is positioned as a policy think tank and innovation driver, complementing DGAM’s operational focus. In this insightful interview, Lt. Gen. Ivorra RUIZ describes DIGEID as a turning point in Spain’s defence industrial policy and highlights Spain–Türkiye defence cooperation as a growing and strategic partnership within NATO. Lt. Gen. Ivorra RUIZ also presents Spain as an emerging leader in European defence innovation, balancing national autonomy with strong multinational collaboration. The HÜRJET cooperation with Türkiye stands out as a tangible example of this new era — combining Spain’s aerospace expertise with Türkiye’s growing industrial capability, paving the way for a deeper, technologically driven bilateral relationship.

Date: Issue 142 - December 2025

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