Etiqueta: Spain
The Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón monitored the launch of hypersonic missiles conducted by the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Spanish Navy frigate Cristóbal Colón (F-105) has been monitoring Russian Navy exercises in the region, which included the recent launch of hypersonic missiles. This operation falls within its integration into NATO’s Standing Maritime...
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have deployed the 4×4 VAMTAC vehicles transferred by Spain, equipped with Alakran mortar systems
Through a series of images that went viral on social media, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have confirmed the reception and deployment of their new 4x4 VAMTAC tactical vehicles donated by the Spanish government. One notable detail observed was the confirmation that these vehicles,...
The Spanish Navy frigate Santa María conducted exercises with the Omani Navy patrol vessel Shinas as part of Operation Atalanta
As part of its deployment in the Indian Ocean for the European Union’s Operation “Atalanta,” the Spanish Navy frigate Santa María (F-81) recently arrived in Salalah, Oman. During this stopover on November 12, various logistical and cooperative activities were conducted to strengthen regional maritime...
Two EF-18 Hornets from the Spanish Air and Space Force responded to the presence of a Russian drone in Romania
Two EF-18 Hornet fighter-bombers from the Spanish Air and Space Force, operating in Romania as part of Detachment Paznic, were deployed to respond to the presence of a Russian drone detected by the Romanian and NATO surveillance systems.
According to the Spanish General Staff of...
The Spanish Navy frigates Blas de Lezo and Canarias monitored the navigation of a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Mediterranean
Between September 4 and 11, the Spanish Navy frigates Blas de Lezo and Canarias monitored the navigation of the Russian Kilo-class submarine B-261 Novorossiysk in the Bay of Biscay. Following instructions from the Commander of the Maritime Operations Command (MOM), they accompanied the submarine...
Spain confirms the immediate transfer of a MIM-23 HAWK missile battery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The last Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting was held at Ramstein Air Base, in Germany, and new announcements were made regarding the transfer and provision of equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Among them, Spain, through its Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, confirmed...
Reform, Better Without the Spotlight
M. Manav Gambhir González. Journalist and political scientist specializing in institutional communication and public affairs.
Since the beginning of the democratic transition, relations between defense and the press have been naturalizing, with a general trend towards openness by the Armed Forces (FAS) that was not...
A commission from the Indian Navy will visit Spain to evaluate Navantia’s S-80 submarines
At the end of June, a commission from the Indian Navy will visit Navantia's facilities in Cartagena, Spain, to evaluate various aspects of the proposal for constructing new submarines under Project 75(I). This program aims to develop advanced conventional submarines with Air Independent Propulsion...
