Indra Group and Leonardo seal a strategic alliance to lead global cyber defense

 

 

 

 

Strategic alliance for European technological sovereignty

In a key move for the defense sector and international security, Indra Group y Leonardo have signed in Roma a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to enhance their collaboration on the subject of cyber defenceThe agreement seeks to identify joint business opportunities in Europa, the OTAN and various export markets.

 

The signing, held at the facilities of Leonardo in the Italian capital, it has been attended by José Vicente de los MozosCEO Indra Group, and Roberto CingolaniCEO and Managing Director of LeonardoBoth entities are committed to accelerating innovation and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructures and institutions through advanced solutions and specialized training.

 

Capabilities and managed services

 

The agreement is not limited to technological development, but also includes the joint provision of managed cyber defense services for clients in the public and private sectors. This industrial cooperation seeks to create value chains around capabilities sovereign, open and interoperableensuring that technological property remains under community control.

 

As highlighted Ángel Escribano, President of IndraThese types of alliances "organize and accelerate European industrial cooperation with clear governance." For its part, José Vicente de los Mozos He stressed that this is a "decisive step to consolidate European leadership" and project a strong response to the challenges of cyberspace.

 

Key details of the collaboration agreement

 

Concept	Alliance Details
Signatories	Indra Group y Leonardo
Signature Date	February 18th 2026
Main areas	Cyber ​​defense, Innovation, Critical Infrastructure
Target markets	Europa, OTAN and Export
Indra Projects	ECYSAP, EU GUARDIAN, AIDA

 

Leadership in innovation and digital resilience

 

Indra Group This alliance brings the potential of its division IndraMind, with 3.000 professionals dedicated to hybrid warfare and security. The Spanish company leads cutting-edge European projects such as ECYSAP EYE and coordinates the project EU GUARDIAN, which uses Artificial Intelligence for automated incident management.

 

From the perspective of Leonardo, Roberto Cingolani He emphasized that the agreement reinforces cybersecurity as a pillar of the Italian firm's industrial plan, integrating its capabilities into Cyber ​​& Resilience, Secure Digital & Cloud and critical communications to deliver tangible value to allied nations.

 

• Interconnection of centers: Advanced threat intelligence sharing.
• Training: Creation of training environments in cyber defense.
• Zero Trust Model: Data-centric protection and logical and geographical resilience.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Indra-Leonardo alliance

What is the main objective of this agreement?

The objective is to identify joint business opportunities in Europa and OTAN, strengthening the cyber defence of critical institutions and infrastructures through innovation and managed services.

What role does Artificial Intelligence play in this collaboration?

AI is fundamental, especially through projects led by Indra , the EU GUARDIAN y AIDA, focused on automating incident management and creating autonomous agents for military cyber defense.

Why is this relevant to Europe's strategic autonomy?

Because it guarantees that the critical knowledge and technological property remain under community control, allowing Europa to act in a coordinated and sovereign manner against complex digital threats.