Defence Turkey:  How do you see the global conventional submarine market developing into the near future? How does Navantia plan to continue its technological journey in the face of shrinking budgets at home and in the world?

Jose Manuel MONDEJAR: According to recent studies published by GlobalData, the global market for submarines will grow up to US$31.9 Billion within the next 10 years. Although a big part of this belongs to nuclear submarines, the conventional market is very interesting to continue investing some efforts in this business. It is remarkable how multiple countries have decided to create their submarine flotilla, others are in the process of renewing their boats or performing extensive upgrades and life extensions. Navantia is capable of delivering either the complete submarine (either built in Spain or through a transfer of technology program) or cutting-edge systems that could be fitted in those submarines. We can deliver our own developed mission critical systems, Integrated Combat System Core (ISCS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Integrated Communications System and of course the BEST AIP.