A major wildfire near Niebla, Huelva, has burned 4,000 hectares and forced 70 people to leave their homes. More than 275 personnel and 24 aircraft are battling the flames as authorities escalate emergency measures.
The Russian Navy plans to commission the nuclear-powered submarine Perm, a 130-meter Yasen-M class vessel designed to launch Zircon hypersonic missiles, by the end of 2026. The submarine is undergoing sea trials before joining the Pacific Fleet.
A refrigerated hangar in Ceuta now holds 77 bodies after a deadly migrant surge. Forensic teams are working around the clock to identify the victims. Spanish and Moroccan authorities are seeking urgent cooperation.
Five days after more than 40,000 migrants swam into Ceuta, the city remains divided. Central areas appear calm under heavy police control, while the outskirts struggle with overcrowding and uncertainty.
Navantia has achieved a major breakthrough by laying the keel of the F-113 Menéndez de Avilés seven months ahead of schedule, while Germany’s F-126 program has collapsed amid soaring costs. Spain’s progress in frigate and submarine construction is reshaping Europe’s naval field.
A group of migrants attempted to swim to Ceuta through dense fog. Spanish soldiers intervened when one man was left struggling in the water. The incident highlights ongoing risks at the El Tarajal border.
France has become the first country to use the Airbus A400M firefighting kit in a real wildfire, releasing 20,000 liters of retardant in under ten seconds. Spain, despite owning 14 A400M aircraft, is still waiting for its own certification and operational rollout.
Hundreds of migrants are leaving Ceuta and returning to Morocco. Spanish soldiers are directing the flow after 40,000 people entered the enclave in 24 hours. The city is facing severe overcrowding and rising tension.
Spain’s basic firefighting aircraft remain outdated, and most were purchased decades ago. Only one of the 14 was acquired under a PP government. New planes are on order, but the first is not due until 2028.
Captain Francisco Javier Gimeno Benito-Sendín explains how Spain’s Canadair crews fight wildfires without automated targeting. Crews calculate every drop from experience, with wind and terrain shaping decisions alongside close coordination with ground teams. The account follows intense operations in Madrid and Ávila.
The Spanish Navy is planning two of the largest warships in its history, designed to carry troops and operate helicopters, with capacity for fifth-generation fighter jets. Likely to be built by Navantia, the vessels would mark a major expansion of Spain’s maritime capabilities.
Spain is investing in a sweeping modernization of its Eurofighter fleet, bringing in advanced sensors and electronic warfare systems alongside digital cockpits. The upgrades aim to keep the fighter at the forefront of European air power and allow it to operate alongside future drones and sixth-generation jets.
Valencia’s new budget introduces strict residency requirements for public housing. Military associations warn the rules could exclude highly mobile workers. The changes follow a PP-Vox deal and raise concerns about discrimination.
The Royal Household has published a video showing Princess Leonor’s military training. The footage includes rare scenes from her time in the Army, Navy, and Air and Space Force. The video points to her commitment to the values of the Spanish Armed Forces.
The Royal Household has published a new video highlighting Princess Leonor’s three-year military education. The footage includes rare scenes from her training, from Zaragoza through Marín to San Javier. Its release marks the end of her time at the academies.
Princess Leonor has completed military training across Spain’s three armed forces and received the Grand Cross of Aeronautical Merit from King Felipe VI. Her official military appointments will be formalized in 2027.
Princess Leonor completed her military training in Murcia and received a basic distinction from King Felipe VI. The Royal Family attended the ceremony, where protocol and personal details drew attention.
The US will add a sixth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and its roughly 300 sailors to its presence in Spain at Rota. The move comes as the Pentagon reduces forces elsewhere in Europe, reinforcing Spain's growing strategic role.
Diplomats and experts met in Barcelona to address Europe's security challenges. The debate centered on NATO spending and shifting US policy, amid uncertainty over the EU's defense future. Tensions with Russia and China add to the complexity.
In Ukraine’s Donbas, birds have begun weaving abandoned fiber optic cables from military drones into their nests. This adaptation highlights how modern warfare is leaving a lasting mark on local ecosystems and complicating future land recovery.
Five Spanish Navy ships took part in New York celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The visit coincided with Donald Trump's threats to cut trade ties with Spain. The deployment highlights Spain's growing role in NATO operations.
Donald Trump has declared the US-Iran ceasefire over after a night of military strikes. The US targeted more than 80 sites in Iran following attacks on oil tankers. Iran responded with strikes on US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Spain will provide an additional €50 million this year for US-made weapons for Ukraine. The funding, part of NATO's PURL program, brings Spain's total to €150 million. The move follows pressure to supply Patriot missiles.
Spain's Royal Family will make two major public appearances in July: the military graduation in Murcia, followed by the Princess of Girona Awards in Barcelona. Both events highlight Leonor's developing role.
Spain's defence budget has nearly tripled in three years. Arancha González Laya urges open debate on the shift, warning of growing external threats and the need for European unity.
A Spanish Army corporal died during a night parachute exercise in Huesca, adding to a series of recent military accidents. Investigations are ongoing, as calls grow for improved safety protocols.
A Spanish Army corporal died during a night parachute jump in Huesca. The soldier had served in Iraq and was decorated for his role in Operation Balmis. The Army expressed its condolences to his family and unit.
Spain has met NATO's 2% defense spending goal after a 70% budget increase. Yet Donald Trump continues to criticize Madrid, exposing deeper disagreements over military commitments and foreign policy.
Spain's foreign minister reports that three Spanish citizens have died and 99 remain unaccounted for after the Venezuela earthquake. Four Spaniards are trapped under debris. A military plane will repatriate stranded tourists.
Ukraine has begun using advanced weapons such as the Bars missile-drone to strike deep inside Russia. The attacks target critical infrastructure and aim to isolate Crimea, signaling a new phase in the conflict.
Javier Calderón, former head of Spain’s intelligence services, has died in Madrid at 95. He was a basic figure during the 1981 coup attempt and Spain’s transition to democracy. His legacy remains closely tied to the country’s most closely guarded secrets.
Navantia has completed land-based testing in Cartagena of an air-independent propulsion system for the S-83 ‘Cosme García’ submarine. The system is designed to keep Spanish submarines submerged for weeks, reducing their exposure to detection and extending their operational reach.
Planned negotiations between Iran and the US in Lucerne were called off after Israeli military operations in Lebanon. Both delegations withdrew, raising new doubts about the future of the peace process.
Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI took part in a joint training flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier. The session marked a key stage in the military education of the heir to the Spanish throne. Both piloted Pilatus PC-21 aircraft during the exercise.
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