According to the Bank’s website, the project comprises a selection of the Promoter's planned capital and operative expenditures carried out in Spain over the period between 2025 and 2028. The project is expected to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the European supply chain for aerospace, security and defence technologies and products, by further developing and maturing technologies in relevant areas such as radar, electronic defence, electro-optics, communication, command and control as well as advanced digitalisation technologies.

The Project strengthens the competitiveness and resilience of the European supply chain for aerospace, security and defence technologies and products. The financing of this Project supports Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) activities that generate significant positive knowledge, technology externalities, through the creation and production of innovative products and services, along with skills development and upgrading.

The Project addresses the market failure of imperfect competition, as it contributes to expanding the competitive space for new product technologies, the failure in financial markets for RDI, arising from higher cost of financing due to the inherent uncertainty of RDI outcomes. The Bank will support the Borrower with access to long-term financing with customized and flexible financial terms and conditions, which will lengthen its average debt maturity and strengthen its overall financial position. The Bank's financing will also demonstrate the Project's soundness and quality.

According to the Environmental and Social Data Sheet, the local competent environmental authorities have requested an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for this Project component. The permitting process is ongoing and expected to be finalised by mid-2026. The construction does not affect any Natura 2000 protected areas.

The Project does not carry any significant labour risks and risk to health and safety is minimal with the overall social risk being low.

Indra Group is a holding company that promotes technological progress, which includes Indra, a leading global defence, air traffic and space company; and Minsait, a leader in digital transformation and information technologies in Spain and Latin America. Indra Group drives a safer, more secure and connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships and the best talent. Sustainability is part of its strategy and culture, in order to respond to present and future social and environmental challenges. At year-end 2024, Indra Group had revenues of 4,843 million euros, local presence in 49 countries and commercial operations in more than 140 countries.

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