The Spanish giant of the military naval industry Navantia will join forces with the firm specialized in cybersecurity S2 Grupo to develop advanced cyber defense solutions and combat computer threats, for which they have signed a strategic agreement.
The two Spanish companies have signed a strategic agreement to promote these lines, which they also ensure contributes to strengthening the strategic autonomy of Europe and the technological sovereignty of Spain.
This agreement will allow Navantia’s naval platforms and systems, recognized worldwide for their quality and innovation, to integrate fully European cybersecurity solutions developed in collaboration with S2 Grupo. These capabilities will guarantee comprehensive protection against cyber threats, contributing to the strengthening of European strategic autonomy and national sovereignty.
As they point out, the latest war conflicts show that cyberspace is an essential operational domain. which underlines the urgent need to provide the Armed Forces with advanced capabilities of cyber defense that accompany the digital transformation of defense.
As they explain, the agreement will materialize through actions aimed at protection by designso that cyber defense capabilities will be integrated from the initial design phases, using digital twins to simulate and mitigate cyber risks before the platforms come into operation.
The crews of both the company and the ships will also be trained. By using digital twins teams will be prepared for cyber threat managementstrengthening its operational preparation.
Technological sovereignty
Furthermore, there is a commitment to technological sovereignty, with the development of fully European solutions.strengthens national sovereignty and technological independence in a strategic sector. The collaboration contributes to the strengthening of the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), guaranteeing the resilience of critical infrastructures and the security of naval platforms.
The collaboration between S2 Grupo and Navantia is aligned with the objectives of the Strategic Compass of the European Union, an action plan adopted in 2022 to strengthen the common security and defense policy until 2030. This framework establishes the need to reduce dependence on foreign technologies and strengthen resilience to cyber threats and hybrid conflicts.
Cristina Abad, director of Navantia’s Systems Business, highlighted: “The collaboration with S2 Grupo allows us to integrate cutting-edge solutions into our naval cyber defense systems, ensuring that our platforms operate with the highest security standards and contributing to autonomy. European defense strategy”.
For his part, José Rosell, CEO of S2 Grupo, commented: “Cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar to guarantee sovereignty and the defense of our democratic values in Europe. This alliance with Navantia allows us to provide innovative solutions that strengthen the resilience of our naval forces and contribute to collective security.
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