Spanish Army – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Turbo Energy’s Sunbox Industry system deployed in a hybrid, off-grid solution for mission-critical operations. Photo: Turbo Energy

Turbo Energy Debuts AI-Driven Tactical Power System With Spanish Army

Solar power company Turbo Energy is taking its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy storage platform straight into live military ops with the Spanish Army, marking a shift toward defense-focused applications.

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Indra Leads Spanish Next-Gen Counter-Battery Radar Program

Indra has formed a consortium to deliver an active electronically scanned array-based counter-battery radar system for the Spanish Army.

Jan- 2026 -

6 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Eyes Leopard 2 Successor With New Tank R&D Program

Spain’s arms procurement agency has awarded Indra a contract to support the development of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army.

Dec- 2025 -

3 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Spanish Army Taps Saab for Advanced Simulation Training Package

Saab has received an order from the Spanish Army for Individual Duel Simulation systems and support services for live training.

Nov- 2025 -

6 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Hornet autonomous counter-drone system showcased during field trials, demonstrating precision interception capabilities

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Dutch Hornet System Stings in Test, Outsmarts Drones in ‘Realistic’ Conditions

A Dutch counter-drone system pulled off multiple successful intercepts during live trials, all without human control.

Oct- 2025 -

30 October

Land

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Approves $305M Upgrade of 121 Pizarro Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The Spanish government has authorized the modernization of over 100 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles currently in service with the army.

Jul- 2025 -

15 July

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain to Procure Over 200 Self-Propelled Howitzers

The Spanish military plans to procure over 200 self-propelled howitzers to replace its aging fleet of M109 guns.

May- 2025 -

22 May

Europe

PARS Alpha 6x6 fire support and reconnaissance vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Spain, Turkey, Belgium Consortium to Develop 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

A group of defense contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and supply a 6x6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army.

Mar- 2025 -

14 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall, Indra Team Up for Major Leopard 2 Combat System Upgrade

Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Indra to upgrade the Spanish Leopard 2E combat system, enhancing the tank’s overall operational effectiveness.

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

Air