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Ukrainian Air Superiority 2026 Status Update: Western Weapons Systems to Watch
The Ukrainian Air Force is rapidly modernizing with the acquisition and deployment of key Western weapon systems including F-16AM, Mirage 2000-5F, Rafale fighters, Gripen aircraft, Saab ASC890 AEW&amp...
Spain buys four Patriot systems in $1.7B deal
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract worth $1.7 billion under the Foreign Military Sales program to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The package includ...
Frigate Admiral Juan de Borbon Sails from Ferrol to Lead NATO Fleet in Northern Europe
The Spanish Navy's frigate Admiral Juan de Borbón has departed from the port of Ferrol to lead a NATO fleet operation in northern European waters. This deployment underscores Spain’s commitment to NAT...
Spain moves ahead with transport, intelligence and training aircraft modernisation efforts
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has confirmed orders for the C295 transport aircraft and procured Hurjet training jets from Airbus. Additionally, contracts have been awarded to Airbus and Indra to exp...
The Left Attempts to Revive 'No War' and Belarra Demands That Sanchez Withdraw Spain from NATO
Spanish leftist political figures are advocating for Spain's withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), echoing historical anti-war sentiments. Garzón, a leader in Spain's left win...
Spain Gives Green Light to $100 Million Contribution to NATO for Ukraine's Defense
Spain has approved a contribution of $100 million to NATO, aimed at bolstering the defense efforts in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression....
Europe’s FCAS Fighter Could Soon Be RIP
European countries face a critical decision regarding France's Future Combat Air System (FCAS) by the end of 2025. Germany, France, and Spain need to resolve governance and cost disputes concerning FC...
Israel Recognises True Ally In India, Pursues Defence Expansion, Rebuild Supply Chain Channel, Amid Global Arms Restrictions
Israel has shifted its defense collaboration focus towards India due to increasing arms export restrictions from Western nations following the Gaza conflict. Nations such as Spain, the Netherlands, Be...
Spanish DGAM orders 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries
Spain’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) has placed an order totaling 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries, according to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. Details on the spe...
How Washington Is Losing the AI Race No One Is Tracking
Spain has chosen Huawei, a Chinese company, over U.S. firms for managing its law enforcement wiretap systems due to regulatory alignment issues. The $12.3 million contract was awarded despite recent E...
NATO allies oppose US peace deal for Ukraine as FCAS falters: 2025 review
In 2025, NATO allies express opposition to the United States' proposed peace deal for Ukraine amid challenges with Franco-German European Fighter (FCAS) program's progress. The review discusses increa...
Spain: NATO Can Enhance Greenland's Security If Necessary
Spain suggests that NATO may augment security measures for Greenland if deemed necessary, reflecting growing concerns over regional stability and strategic interests....
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
SAAB Considers Cooperation With Airbus To Develop 6th Generation Jets
Swedish defence company SAAB is considering a direct partnership with Airbus Defence and Space for the development of a sixth-generation combat aircraft. This move comes as SAAB CEO Micael Johansson s...
With the exception of US, all G7 nations condemn newly-approved Israeli settlements
The Group of 7 (G7) nations, except for the United States, have condemned Israel's approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that is illegal under international law. The statement ...
The EU’s China Fault Line Runs Through Spain
Spain's approach towards electric vehicle tariffs, retaliatory pork taxes, and 5G technology debates highlights how its policies can stabilize relations with China while also creating internal tension...
Greenland PM Welcomes European Backing, Calls For US Talks
Premier of Greenland has expressed approval for support from European nations - including UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain alongside Denmark - stating that they will uphold principles such...
Government Confident of Passing NATO Test on Defence Spending This Month
The Spanish government expresses confidence in meeting the NATO criteria for defence spending this month. Despite previous concerns regarding its commitment to allocating at least 2% of GDP towards de...
With the exception of US, all G7 nations condemn newly-approved Israeli settlements
The Group of 7 (G7) member states, excluding the United States, have condemned Israel's approval of new settlement construction in the occupied West Bank. The statement, signed by Belgium, Canada, Den...
Ukrainian President Meets Spanish Prime Minister: Diplomatic and Defense Support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine met with Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, focusing on diplomatic coordination and defense support for Ukraine. The meeting was aimed at bolstering Eu...
Europe’s first autonomous military convoy unveiled in Spain
The initial testing phase for Europe’s first fully autonomous military convoy concluded successfully in Spain, marking a significant advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence within mi...
F-35 and F-47 Win? FCAS ‘NGAD’ Stealth Fighter May Never Fly
The European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program has missed another decision deadline with no resolution expected from Berlin or Paris soon. Launched in 2017 to replace Rafale and Eurofighter flee...
France, Spain Increase Russian LNG Imports as EU Ranks Among Top Buyers
Despite efforts towards reducing dependency on Russian energy sources, France and Spain have increased their imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. The European Union continues to rank as...
Greenland Exit from Spain: NATO Will Boost Security if Necessary!
The article discusses Greenland's potential exit from an unspecified agreement with Spain and mentions that NATO might enhance security measures as a response if necessary....
Leaders of Euro Parliament and NATO Join 'Coalition of the Willing' Meeting in Paris
Leaders from the European Parliament and NATO are participating in a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Paris to discuss security issues, likely including regional conflicts and cooperative ...
Aurea Avionics Will Multiply Production Tenfold to Reach 1,000 Drones Annually in Two Years
Spanish UAV manufacturer Aurea Avionics plans to increase its production capacity from the current level to produce up to 1,000 drones annually within a two-year period. The company aims to expand sig...
People in Spanish squares: Americans out of Latin America
Protesters in Spain are demanding that the United States withdraw from Latin American affairs, emphasizing disapproval towards U.S. involvement and policies in the region....
Spain seeks removal of ads for rentals in illegal Israeli settlements
The Spanish government has ordered seven online platforms to remove over 100 listings for holiday rentals in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Spain's consumer affairs ministry notified the ...
Navy and US Navy Secure Southern Europe with Fuel Supplies
The Spanish Navy and the United States Navy are collaborating to secure southern European waters through logistics support, specifically fuel supply operations from Rota in Spain....
Airbus and Indra to conduct definition study on future Spanish SIGINT aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space and Indra Group have been chosen by the Spanish Ministry of Defence to conduct a study defining future signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft for the Spanish Air Force....
Spain’s S-80 ‘Bio-Ethanal’ Attack Submarine Is Nothing Like Anything the U.S. Navy Has
Spain's S-80 submarine program faced significant challenges due to an initial design flaw that made the first boat 70 tons overweight, necessitating a costly redesign and substantial delays. Despite t...
France and Spain progress with Tiger MLU modernization
Airbus Helicopters has reached a new phase in the Tiger Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) program by activating a full-scale ground test facility designed to reduce risk before flight testing scheduled for 2026....
Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to enhance Greenland's security within NATO
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed strengthening Greenland's security as part of NATO's framework. This initiative aims to bolster the defensive capabilities and cooperation in the A...
Spain Confident of NATO Defense Spending Goals Review Success
Spain believes it will successfully meet the review criteria set by NATO for defense spending goals. The country likely aims to demonstrate compliance with the alliance's target of member states alloc...
Podemos calls for rejecting US attack on Venezuela, demanding release of Maduro and leaving NATO
Spanish political party Podemos has called for European countries to reject any potential military action by the United States against Venezuela. The party also demands the release of President Nicolá...
A Thousand People Protest Outside US Embassy in Madrid
A demonstration involving around 1000 people took place outside the United States embassy in Madrid, Spain....
Ferrovial SE $FER Shares Purchased by Generali Asset Management SPA SGR
In the third quarter, Generali Asset Management SPA SGR increased its holdings in Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) by 183%, acquiring an additional 30,143 shares, resulting in a total of 46,617 shares....
Demonstrations against US Embassies in Spain, France, Italy and Sweden
Protests have occurred outside US embassies in Spain, France, Italy, and Sweden, reflecting public dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy or domestic policies under current administration....
Industria de Diseno Textil (OTCMKTS:IDEXY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Still a Buy?
Industria de Diseño Textil SA experienced a significant increase in trading volume on Friday with 1,866,856 shares traded compared to 570,524 the previous day. The stock closed at $16.34 following its...
Spaniards Protest at US Embassy in Madrid Demanding Maduro's Release
Spanish citizens demonstrated outside the US embassy in Madrid, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and denouncing US interference in Venezuela's affairs....
Spanish left takes to streets for anti-US protests
Spanish leftist groups are organizing and participating in street demonstrations against the United States. The activities feature large gatherings advocating various socio-political issues with a foc...
Telefonica SA (NYSE:TEF) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Sell” by Brokerages
Ten ratings firms collectively rate Telefonica SA with an average recommendation of 'Strong Sell'. The majority of the analysts have assigned this rating, while four others have advised a hold on the ...
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
According to MarketBeat Ratings, the six brokerages covering Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. have issued an average rating of 'Moderate Buy'. This evaluation includes three hold recommendations a...
2 bodies found as Indonesia extends search for missing Spanish father, 3 children
Indonesian search teams have found another body floating near Padar island, about 2 kilometers from where the boat sank. The recovery effort continues in search of a missing Spanish soccer coach and t...
Spanish Satellite Spainsat NG II Suffers External Impact During Orbit Transfer
The Spanish satellite Spainsat NG II has experienced an external impact while moving into its operational orbit. The extent of damage and any effects on the satellite's functionality have not been det...
Spain exempts Airbus from Israeli tech ban
Spain has allowed Airbus to continue using Israeli technology for aircraft and drone production at its Spanish plants, despite a previous ban on military and dual-use products from Israel due to the G...
Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish father, 3 children after tourist boat sinks
Indonesian authorities are searching for four members of a Spanish family whose tour boat sank off Padar Island in Komodo National Park. The vessel, carrying six tourists including the missing family,...
Spanish Ambassador Klimenko Announces Increased Military Aid to Ukraine
The Spanish ambassador stated that Spain is increasing its military aid to Ukraine....
Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe scored his 59th goal of the year for Real Madrid in a penalty kick four minutes before time, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a calendar year by a Spanish La Liga pl...
Spain moves to local production of Ferox armored vehicle
Spanish company EME&G and UAE-based defense conglomerate EDGE have inked an agreement transferring technology for the manufacture of the FEROX 6x6 armored vehicle in Spain. This partnership, between N...
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