The Defense Ministry is setting a strategic plan in motion to detach from Israel's military industry, as stated by the Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, during a breakfast event hosted by Nueva Economía Fórum. Valcarce emphasized that since October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack leading to Gaza's devastation, her department has refrained from buying or selling weapons to Israel, though she acknowledged a lingering technological reliance on some Israeli companies.

Valcarce detailed the defense industry's technological push, backed by an additional €10.471 billion to reach 2% of GDP in military spending this year. The goal is clear: achieving strategic independence and technological sovereignty, effectively reducing reliance on foreign entities, particularly Israel. "We're already charting plans to ensure no dependency on Israel," she asserted, while admitting the plan requires further development to reach the ambitious target of zero technological dependency. This can only be achieved by implementing the disconnection plan.

Though Valcarce did not pinpoint specific programs, the Defense Ministry currently holds significant contracts involving Israeli technology: €207 million for aircraft laser designators, €237.5 million for Spike anti-air missiles, and €576 million for the SILAM multiple rocket launcher. Upcoming is a strategic program adjudication for the Army's new joint tactical radio system (SCRT), valued at €738 million, with the leading bid from Telefónica and Aicox, utilizing Israeli Elbit technology.

Expressing respect for the legislative proposal by Sumar, under urgent Congressional review, Valcarce noted that if passed, it would enforce an automatic arms embargo on any state facing international tribunal charges for crimes against humanity, as with Israel. She deemed this legislation "essential" and condemned the "invasion of Gaza" and "massacres of Palestinian civilians."