Spanish Navy and Navantia develop F110 IAMD frigate with expanded air and missile defence
The Spanish Navy and Navantia are developing an F110 frigate variant with more missile-launch capacity and a larger role in defending naval forces against air and missile attacks.
Navantia completes S-83 trials of third-generation AIP system designed to keep Spanish Navy submarines submerged for weeks
Navantia has completed testing of the air-independent propulsion system for the S-83 Cosme García, the third submarine in Spain’s S-80 class.
Indra strengthens Spain’s defence autonomy with 147 tactical drones designed and manufactured domestically under the SANTAM programme
Indra will develop and manufacture 147 tactical drones in Spain under the armed forces’ SANTAM modernisation programme.
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
Indra and Hanwha sign contract for Spain’s K9 tracked artillery programme covering 128 howitzers and 152 support vehicles
Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed an agreement covering 128 K9 155 mm self-propelled howitzers and a wider fleet of support vehicles.
Spain clears €5.4 billion Airbus A330 MRTT framework with Poland, paving the way for orders covering at least seven tanker aircraft under the EU’s SAFE instrument
Spain’s government has approved a seven-year framework agreement with Poland for the joint procurement of at least seven Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
Spain sails S-81 Isaac Peral and S-82 Narciso Monturiol together for first time as its new submarine fleet takes shape
Spain has deployed two S-80 submarines simultaneously for the first time, marking a new stage in the modernisation of its undersea fleet.
Indra backlog hits record €20.5 billion as defence revenue doubles and major military programmes drive first-half growth in 2026
Defence added €7.207 billion to the backlog, making it the largest source of growth across the Spanish technology group.
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Navantia completes first static dive of S82 Narciso Monturiol, advancing Spain’s four-submarine S80 programme towards delivery [VIDEO]
Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in Spain’s S80 programme.
Indra plans €18 million military vehicle plant in Galicia, expanding northern Spain production hub towards 500 units a year
Indra plans to invest about €18 million in a new military vehicle plant in As Pontes, Galicia.
Navantia launched sixth Saudi corvette HMS ALMADINAH in San Fernando under second Royal Saudi Navy contract
Navantia has launched the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its San Fernando shipyard in Cádiz.
Diehl Defence and SMS deepen HYDEF2 partnership to develop European interceptor against hypersonic threats
Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sistemas de Misiles de España have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on advanced defence capabilities.