The Spanish company Amper has been appointed to play a crucial role in representing the Spanish defense industry to NATO. This appointment reinforces Spain’s position in the field of innovation and industrial collaboration within the Atlantic Alliance.
New leadership in industrial representation
Since September 2024, Amper will be responsible for the Executive Secretariat of the Spanish Delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG). This position, which will last for two years, will be held by Sara Cristóbal, current Director of Defense and Security at the Amper Group.
The appointment was made at the recommendation of the Spanish Association of Defense, Security, Aeronautics, and Space Technology Companies (TEDAE), following the Terms of Reference for Spanish Industry Participation in NATO.
Strengthening Spanish presence in NATO
The inclusion of Amper in this role will enhance the dialogue of Spanish companies in the defense sector with the NATO industrial advisory group. Sara Cristóbal, who will assume this responsibility, has extensive experience in defense, aerospace, and international relations.
Enrique López, CEO of the Amper Group, highlighted the importance of this appointment for the company, stating that it reinforces Amper’s strategy in Defense and Security, aligning with its Strategic and Transformation Plan 2023-2026. It also reaffirms Amper’s commitment, as well as the sector in general, to innovation and industrial collaboration within NATO.
The role of NIAG in NATO
The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) is a high-level advisory body that includes leading companies from NATO member countries. This group operates within the framework of the Conference of National Armament Directors (CNAD) and plays a crucial role as a forum for dialogue and cooperation between industry and the Atlantic Alliance.
The main objective of NIAG is to promote interoperability and innovation in the defense sector. Spain’s active participation in this group underscores the importance of maintaining an advanced and competitive defense industry internationally.
This appointment not only strengthens Amper’s position in the defense sector but also reinforces Spain’s role in decision-making and defense strategy development within NATO.