Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Indra Group presented its new lightweight electronic warfare solution, mounted on a tethered drone, at the Eurosatory 2026 international trade fair. This system consolidates the Spanish technology company's position as a European leader in the defense and security sector.
Construction company Sacyr has completed the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road in Florida two months ahead of schedule. The $159 million project strengthens the company's position in the North American market, where it has already delivered 13 road projects.
Iberia has launched its new direct route between Madrid and Toronto, which will operate five times a week. The connection, supported by Madrid Turismo by IFEMA Madrid, aims to boost the Barajas hub and strengthen trade and tourism ties between North America and Europe.
Navantia is participating in the Eurosatory international trade fair to consolidate its position in the land defense sector. The Spanish company is presenting surveillance, air defense, and logistics solutions, transferring its proven experience from the naval field to the land sector to meet new operational needs.
Leighton Asia, a subsidiary of the CIMIC Group (ACS), has been selected to build the Embassy Citadel project in India. The luxury residential development is expected to generate AU$132 million in revenue for the company, with construction slated to begin in July 2026.
The Spanish company will build a new 196MW/980MWh BESS system at its El Romero photovoltaic plant in Atacama. This project, which will be operational by the end of 2027, strengthens the stability of the Chilean electricity grid and the integration of renewable energy in the country.
Barceló Hotel Group is strengthening its strategic position in Asia by taking over the management of the Arinara Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand. This transaction, effective September 2026, marks the group's second property in the country and serves as a springboard for future business opportunities in the region.
Spanish pharmaceutical company Grifols has announced the launch in the United States of FESILTY™, a new fibrinogen concentrate. Approved by the FDA, this treatment is intended for acute bleeding episodes in patients with Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency (CFD), strengthening the company's presence in the North American market.
Spanish startup Orbio AI, specializing in agentic AI for human resources, has closed a $21 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital. The funds will be used to create operational hubs in Europe, the US, and Latin America, and to develop its AI agent ecosystem.
The Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin is launching an ambitious promotional program in the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The strategy seeks to consolidate its position in the US market through alliances with the gastronomy, tourism, and hospitality sectors.