Faced with stagnant demand for vehicles in Europe, the suppliers' association and the law firm are seeking new avenues for growth by leveraging the technological and productive capabilities of the Spanish value chain for its integration into the security and defense sector.
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SERNAUTO (Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers) and the office ROSETA have signed this December 10, 2025 in Madrid a collaboration agreement to boost the competitiveness of the components industry and facilitate its diversification into the automotive sector Tradecapitalizing on the increase in military budgets and the need for strategic autonomy.
Synergies in the face of an industrial cycle change
The agreement comes at a complex macroeconomic time for the automotive sector in Europe, characterized by stagnant demand and a sustained decline in production volumesGiven this scenario, automotive suppliers are driven to seek new business opportunities to maintain their industrial activity.
Conversely, the industry of Trade and security is experiencing a phase of full expansion both in Spain as in the rest of the continent. The increase in public investment in military capabilities has opened a window of opportunity for the automotive industry, which has a high technological, productive and industrial capacity highly compatible with the requirements of defense supply chains.
Comparative analysis of sectoral situation
The agreement aims to transfer capabilities from a mature sector to an expanding one. The current dynamics of both industries, according to the analysis of the signatory entities, are detailed below:
| Variable | Automotive Sector (Europe) | Defense and Security Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Demand Trend | Stagnation and decline in volumes. | Expansion due to increased budgets. |
| Strategic Need | Diversification of activity. | Reinforcement of the strategic autonomy. |
| Key Capabilities | Complex supply chains and high technology. | Modernization and industrial requirements. |
Legal advice for industrial transformation
The collaboration is based on the cross-cutting experience of ROSETAThe firm, which has historically advised automotive companies on tax, labor, and commercial matters, will contribute its expertise. know-how in the defense and security sector, where he has accumulated experience in administrative processes, of compliance and confidentiality and mergers and acquisitions transactions (M&A).
According to the agreement, the main lines of action include:
- Development of initiatives training and dissemination on the specifics of the defense market.
- Strategic support to identify business opportunities for associates of SERNAUTO.
- Specialized legal advice on processes for obtaining financing and public funds.
- Creating channels of trust to connect both industrial sectors.
Rosa Vidal, managing partner of ROSETAHe emphasized that the objective is Boosting the competitiveness of the automotive sector by supporting companies in the transformation processes they are undertaking
, highlighting the importance of helping to identify opportunities in alternative strategic sectors.
A driving force for diversification
From the perspective of the employers' association for components, this movement is seen as a key lever for the sustainability of the business fabric. Cristina San Martin, Director of Coordination, Projects and Services of SERNAUTOHe indicated that the agreement responds to the need to support suppliers in a key moment for the industry
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San Martín emphasizes that SERNAUTO can exercise a tractor paper connecting both worlds. This is an opportunity for automotive companies to diversify by leveraging their technological and production capabilities, and to add value thanks to their solid experience in complex supply chains.
the directive concludes.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the SERNAUTO-BROSETA alliance
Why is the defense sector of interest to automotive suppliers?
Due to the stagnation of vehicle production in Europe, suppliers are looking to diversify their activity towards the Defense sector, which is expanding and requires industrial and technological capabilities similar to those they already possess.
What role does BROSETA play in this agreement?
The firm offers comprehensive legal advice (tax, labor, M&A, administrative) and prior experience in both sectors, facilitating the compliance and confidentiality and access to financing or public funds necessary for this transition.
What is the ultimate goal of the collaboration?
To create channels of trust between both industries, to offer structured knowledge about the Defense sector to the partners and to formulate sectoral proposals that allow new avenues of industrial collaboration and modernization.
