Spanish Navy – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

The Spanish Armada guided-missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán, pictured, steams alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prior to a replenishment-at-sea as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 7, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

US Greenlights $1.7B Materials Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain in support of its F100 frigate mid-life upgrade program.

Dec- 2025 -

18 December

Sea

Inder Singh Bisht

Spanish Navy Enters Unmanned Era With First USV

The Spanish Navy has received its first unmanned surface vessel, marking the beginning of manned-unmanned teaming within the fleet.

2 December

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Approves $3.71B Modernization of F100 Frigates

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved the mid-life modernization program for the navy’s F100 frigates.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Europe

The second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol (S-82)

Rojoef Manuel

Navantia Launches Second Spanish Navy S-80 Submarine

Navantia has launched Spain's second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol (S-82), advancing the country's next-generation undersea capabilities.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Orders Upgraded BAM Offshore Patrol Vessels Worth $847 Million

The Spanish government has authorized the contracting process for Navantia to construct two new offshore patrol vessels for the Spanish Navy.

17 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Navantia Launches Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Ahead of Schedule

Navantia has launched the first F-110-class frigate, F-111 Bonifaz, a key milestone in the modernization of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet.

Jun- 2025 -

17 June

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Navantia to Produce $814M Combat Supply Ship for Spanish Navy

Navantia has been contracted to produce a combat supply ship for the Spanish Navy.

3 June

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Airbus Supplies Two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to Spanish Navy

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT) to the Spanish Navy.

Apr- 2025 -

29 April

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Three Spanish Navy F110 Warships Now in Production

Navantia has achieved two milestones in the Spanish Navy’s F110 frigate program by laying the keel of the future fleet’s second hull and officially starting the construction of the third ship.

Jan- 2025 -

17 January

Europe

An artist's rendering of the F-110 frigate. The ship is painted gray, and is seen sailing across blue waters. The background is a clear blue sky.

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed SPY-7 Radar Achieves Tracking Milestone for Spanish Frigate

Navantia and Lockheed have successfully conducted the first live tracking test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar that will equip the F-110 frigate.

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