Sandra Moreno of Grupo Amper warned a defense conference in Madrid that military forces cannot maintain command without reliable communications networks. Speaking at the Center for Higher National Defense Studies, the aeronautical communications executive cautioned that modern armed forces remain vulnerable to evolving hybrid threats if tactical systems fail.
Addressing an industry debate organized by the Ellas Vuelan Alto association, Moreno stated that military superiority can no longer be achieved through traditional firepower alone. She emphasized that secure transmission of orders forms the backbone of all modern battlefield operations, rendering legacy defense approaches obsolete during asymmetric conflicts.
According to reports published by Spanish newspaper El Español, Moreno summarized the operational reality facing deployed troops by warning that without reliable communications there is no command. She added that military superiority is impossible without spectrum dominance, and operational efficiency cannot exist without system interoperability.
Tactical vulnerabilities in modern warfare
The warning comes amid a broader reassessment of European defense strategy in response to changing global security conditions. Defense leaders at the Madrid meeting agreed that accumulating conventional weaponry in national arsenals is insufficient to address complex, non-traditional threats.
Industry executives stressed that modern battlefield success requires rapid industrial agility, technological sovereignty, and sustained political commitment from national governments. Aerospace contractors noted their mission is to provide armed forces with effective tools designed specifically for hybrid threat environments.
As director of aeronautical communications and the AEROCOM division at Grupo Amper, Moreno focused her analysis on practical tactical deficiencies in current military deployments. She highlighted invisible vulnerabilities within active military forces, emphasizing that deployed troops need communications hardware that connects seamlessly across different manufacturers without technical friction.
Industrial focus on defense technologies
To address these operational challenges, Grupo Amper has adopted a specialized technological strategy focused on three critical areas of military innovation. The company is developing multilayer anti-drone systems to counter the rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles in contemporary conflict zones.
The firm is also building interoperable critical communications networks designed to allow separate military units to share vital operational data without technical barriers. In addition, Amper is engineering deployable hybrid energy solutions to keep essential command infrastructure operational in hostile environments.
Grupo Amper is a Spanish technology and industrial group headquartered in Madrid. Founded in 1956, the company specializes in telecommunications, defense electronics, signal intelligence, and security systems for civilian and military applications across international markets.
European defense cooperation and industry alignment
The conference brought together senior female executives from major European aerospace and defense contractors. High-level representatives from Thales Group, Airbus Defence and Space, and Indra Group participated in the strategic debate at the defense studies center.
Participants concluded that structured cooperation between large prime contractors and specialized niche technology firms offers the only viable approach to securing comprehensive defense capabilities for Europe. Industry leaders noted that cross-sector partnerships are essential for maintaining strategic autonomy.
The Center for Higher National Defense Studies, known by its Spanish acronym CESEDEN, is Spain's principal joint military study center and defense strategy think tank. Located in Madrid, the institution conducts research on national security doctrine and hosts policy debates between military leaders, academics, and industry executives.
Ellas Vuelan Alto is a Spanish non-profit association established to promote female leadership and visibility across the aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors. The organization regularly hosts industry events highlighting strategic and technological developments in European defense.
The participation of major European defense contractors underscores growing industrial alignment across the continent. Thales Group, based in France, Airbus Defence and Space, the military division of Airbus SE, and Spanish defense technology firm Indra Group continue to align their research and development efforts with multi-domain operational requirements.
