Amparo Valcarce
Amparo Valcarce is the Secretary of State for Defense in Spain, a role in which she is responsible for overseeing the country's defense policies and programs. In a recent defense commission meeting, she defended the government's military procurement processes and the VCR 8x8 Dragón vehicle against criticism from opposition spokesperson Agustín Conde, emphasizing the strategic importance of ongoing defense projects and the need for transparency in military contracting.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 71,630 | $1,400,000 | 2,145$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 6,537 | $400,000 | 284$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 70,722 | $303,000 | 209$ |
| Totals | 4 | 158,306,082 | 148,889 | $2,103,000 | 2,638$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Israel:
The Secretary of State for Security, Amparo Valcarce, stated that Spain is working on 'disconnection plans' to ensure no future dependency on Israeli military technology.
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Egypt:
Amparo Valcarce, the Minister of State for Defense, indicated that the government is working on 'disengagement plans' to avoid reliance on Israel 'in any way'.
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Spain:
Amparo Valcarce announced a technological disconnection plan from the Israeli military industry.
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Spain:
Amparo Valcarce is the Secretary of State for Defense who announced a plan for technological disconnection from the Israeli military industry.
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Spain:
Amparo Valcarce was present during the session where Agustín Conde made his remarks about the Dragón program.
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Spain:
Amparo Valcarce, the Secretary of State for Defense, called Conde's intervention 'shameful and unacceptable'.
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