SAPA participates in the Valor and Service Awards
This past Monday, we had the opportunity to participate in Prensa Ibérica’s “Valor and Service” Awards, an important initiative that publicly recognizes the commitment, dedication, and spirit of service of our Armed Forces and State Security Forces.
Official press release on the progress of the MARTE (Main Armored Tank of Europe) project, funded by the European Defense Fund
The European defence sector entered a new era of industry- and Ministry of Defence-cooperation in the domain of Main Battle Tanks. Funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), the MARTE project (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) is far more than a technology project, it is a cornerstone for Europe`s strategic autonomy and military relevance in high intensity land warfare.
SAPA presents its latest advances in mobility technologies for armored vehicles at the International Armored Vehicles Forum
Farnborough (United Kingdom), January 20, 2026 — SAPA participated once again in International Armored Vehicles, one of the leading international forums in the field of armored vehicles, held in Farnborough from January 20 to 23, 2026.
SAPA attends the US Independence Day celebration at the Embassy
The SAPA delegation was composed of Ibon Aperribay Arbelaiz and Raül Blanco Díaz, who participated in a festive atmosphere marked by the solemnity of the marines’ parade.
General Meeting of Shareholders
The Board of Directors of SAPA PLACENCIA, S.L. has called the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on 29 July 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the company’s registered office, located in Andoain, Polígono Bazkardo, Ctra. N-1, s/n.
Europe is moving forward – and so are we! We are excited to have kicked off the MARTE project under the European Defence Fund (EDF)!
Led by MARTE ARGE GbR, a joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall (Rheinmetall Landsysteme), the project brings together 51 entities from 11 EU Member States plus Norway.
SAPA makes its debut as a patron at the Members’ Meeting and the Cotec 2025 Gala
Represented by Ibón Aperribay Arbelaiz, the company thus reaffirms its firm commitment to promoting innovation in Spain, now in its new role as a patron of the foundation.
SAPA participated this week in the UGT conference in Jaén on the New European Defense Policy.
Speaking at two tables were executives Raul Blanco of Sapa, José Luis Urcelay of Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, Ricardo Domínguez of Navantia, Josep Aracil of Inetum, Manuel Cutrín of Isdefe, and Manuel García Sañudo of FMG. Also participating were the mayor of Jaén, Julio Millán, and the rector of the University of Jaén, Nicolás Ruiz.
From SAPA we would like to congratulate the Tecnun eRacing team for the launch of the TeR25
You have achieved something extraordinary: a single-seater that not only represents months of work, effort, and learning, but also the passion, commitment, and talent of more than 65 Tecnun students.
Our Executive Director of Strategy, Raül Blanco, accompanied the Secretary of State for Defense, María Amparo Valcarce, at a breakfast briefing organized by Executive Forum.
During her speech, the Secretary addressed the new Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defense, highlighting its key role in modernizing the capabilities of our Armed Forces,