General Dynamics European Land Systems Santa Barbara Sistemas

Type
Business expansion
Country
Spain
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Alcalá de Guadaíra (Sevilla), Trubia (Asturias), Madrid
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
30.4 - Manufacture of military fighting vehicles
30.40 - Manufacture of military fighting vehicles
200 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
15 October 2025
Employment effect (start)
15 October 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2035

Description

General Dynamics European Land Systems Santa Barbara Sistemas, a Spanish defence company, has announced the creation of over 200 positions in its manufacturing facilities in Trubia (Asturias), Alcalá de Guadaíra (Sevilla) and Madrid.

The new hires will support the 10-year VAC and Pizarro modernization programmes, with recruitment beginning in 2025 and expected to conclude by 31 12 2035. The expansion is driven by the Spanish Ministry of Defence’s procurement plans, ensuring continued production capacity for Spain’s armored vehicles and preparation for the modernization of the army.

Citation

Eurofound (2025), General Dynamics European Land Systems Santa Barbara Sistemas, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 300386, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300386.