Aniversário idD - Mensagem do Presidente 2024

“Dear partners and collaborators,

Today we proudly celebrate another anniversary of idD, and it is with great satisfaction that I congratulate all those who have contributed to yet another important year in its history.

Allow me to highlight the collaboration with Damen, the detailed presentation of LPM by the five performers, and the seminar “Economy and Defence.” These are just a few examples, testifying to the work and dedication of idD, which serve as motivation for us to continue playing our role in the “defence building” and in the national and international defence ecosystem.

Defence is a sector undergoing significant transformation in recent times, where the DTIBs are increasingly recognized as important instruments supporting the Armed Forces in their role of deterrence and defence of societies, as well as ensuring the sovereignty of States.

The current security environment has shown and reinforced that investing in the capabilities of national defence industries is essential for having modern Armed Forces ready to fulfill all the missions entrusted to them, whether in times of peace or in times of peacekeeping.

There is no defence and security without industrial capability!

idD Portugal Defence, initially IDD – Indústria de Desmilitarização e Defesa (1997), the successor of the ammunition industries such as INDEP, today plays a tripartite role as a result of its history: industrial activity, promotion of DTIB, and management of equity participations. Today, I reaffirm our deep sense of mission and commitment to the future of idD and the established objectives, particularly the reactivation of military ammunition production in Portugal.

We thank everyone for their trust and count on all of you to continue working with determination to ensure that Portugal has robust technological and industrial capabilities in strategic sectors, focusing on strategic partnerships, fostering innovation, and developing industrial capabilities to strengthen value chains.

Congratulations to idD Portugal Defence and to all those who have been part of this company’s journey.

Let us continue to write this story together, with determination, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellent public service.”