Bastion Defense Strategies
BDS
Executive Summary
Bastion Defense Strategies (BDS) is a boutique strategic advisory firm positioned at the intersection of defense planning, operational execution, and strategic finance. Founded by a former BCG officer and private equity partner, and a highly decorated senior officer in the Spanish Navy and NATO, BDS blends institutional credibility with board-level acumen.
Headquartered in Madrid’s Barrio de Salamanca, BDS’s launch roadmap includes three clear phases: building a core team and securing anchor clients; expanding within NATO/EU frameworks while developing an investor vertical; and scaling into Latin America via proprietary briefings and strategic partnerships. The firm’s advisory model combines fixed retainers, project-based fees, and performance-linked incentives, with flexibility for equity participation in early-stage defense ventures.
Long-term, BDS aspires to become Southern Europe’s benchmark defense consultancy — known for bridging strategic insight with operational authority. Potential evolution paths include launching a specialized defense investment fund, partnering with a defense prime, or becoming an acquisition target for a global advisory firm. By aligning national security imperatives with financial strategy, BDS is uniquely positioned to shape the future of European and transatlantic defense.
