Ignacio Montiel Sanchez

Dr. Ignacio Montiel-Sánchez is a researcher and policy advisor with over 35 years of expertise in telecommunications engineering, sensor systems, and information technologies, currently leveraging this experience at the  European Commission’s Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) to advance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into defence applications. In his role, he coordinates technical working groups focused on AI and oversees projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF), focusing on how AI enhances sensors, information capabilities, and operational efficiency while addressing emerging defence challenges. With a career spanning institutions such as Spain’s Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA), the European Commission, the European Research Executive Agency (REA), and the European Defence Agency (EDA)—where he moderated Capability Technological Areas (CapTechs) like Radar, Information, and Simulation—Dr. Montiel-Sánchez has consistently bridged technical innovation with practical applications. His work underscores cross-border cooperation to strengthen European defence capabilities, aligning technological advancements with institutional and industrial efforts.

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