On September 25, an important conference for the aerospace and defense sector was held, organized by the AERA Cluster in collaboration with the Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation (CDTI) and the Government of Aragón.
During the event, the Government of Aragón presented its initiatives in the field of defense and dual-use technologies, while the CDTI—through its Innovation Policy Directorate—addressed three main areas:
• CDTI funding programs for dual-use technologies.
• Calls for Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society.”
• Calls for Cluster 5 – Destination 5 (Aviation) under Horizon Europe.

• Calls for Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society.”



• Calls for Cluster 5 – Destination 5 (Aviation) under Horizon Europe.
In addition, participating entities had the opportunity to hold bilateral meetings with CDTI representatives, providing a space to present project ideas and explore pathways for direct collaboration.

On September 10th, the official presentation of the Aragon Defense Hub took place in Zaragoza,
a project in which AERA is actively involved, leading the R&D&I Working Group to boost innovation
and technological development in the defense sector in Aragon.
During the event, the president of AERA and director of Teruel Airport, Alejandro Ibrahim,
emphasized the importance of Aragon’s technological capabilities as a driver of progress and
highlighted the role of the cluster in consolidating Aragon as a benchmark in aeronautics,
space, and defense.

La presentación contó con la presencia de la ministra de Defensa, Margarita Robles, quien señaló la
importancia de este hub como una inversión en el futuro, con capacidad para generar empleo
cualificado, atraer talento y fortalecer la cohesión territorial. Entre las iniciativas destacadas se
encuentran la creación del Centro Integral de Entrenamiento y Movilidad Aérea (CIEMA), en el Aeropuerto
de Teruel, con una inversión de 42 millones de euros, así como el impulso a proyectos vinculados a los
sistemas de vuelo estratosférico (HAPS) con 40 millones de euros adicionales.
Con esta implicación, AERA y sus socios consolidan su compromiso con el desarrollo industrial y
tecnológico de Aragón, contribuyendo a que el Hub de Defensa se convierta en un motor de progreso
económico y social.