Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) and Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) participated virtually in the "Make in India in Defence Sector" workshop jointly organised by the Embassy of India in Madrid and the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE), Spain. The workshop served as an important platform to strengthen India–Spain defence cooperation and explore opportunities for collaboration in defence manufacturing, research & development, technology partnerships, and investments.

The workshop witnessed participation from eminent representatives of the defence and aerospace sectors of both countries, including  Jayant N Khobragade, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Spain; Ms. Shubhra Sharma, Second Secretary, Embassy of India in Spain; Deepak Kumar, IAS, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC), Government of Uttar Pradesh; Colonel Sanjay Singh, Chief General Manager, UPDIC; and representatives from CEOE, Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), Spanish Association of Technological Companies in Defence, Security, Aeronautics and Space (TEDAE), Airbus Defence & Space, ITUS Group, Aqila Technologies, UPEIDA, UPDIC, and several leading Indian and Spanish defence companies.

Addressing the session on Defence Corridors & Investment Opportunities, Deepak Kumar, IAS, welcomed the delegates and highlighted Uttar Pradesh's remarkable industrial transformation under the leadership of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that the state has emerged as one of India's most preferred investment destinations owing to its progressive industrial policies, world-class infrastructure, investor-friendly ecosystem, and strong commitment to ease of doing business. He invited Spanish companies to explore the vast investment opportunities available in the state, particularly through the UPDIC, which has become a key driver of defence manufacturing, innovation, and industrial growth.