CHOD activities

The Chief of Defense presides the handover-takeover ceremony of NATO/EU Spanish Military Representative

The Chief of Defense presides the handover-takeover ceremony of NATO/EU Spanish Military Representative

In Brussels

The Chief of Defence address the final speech of the XXV Armed Forces Defense Staff Course

The Chief of Defence address the final speech of the XXV Armed Forces Defense Staff Course

In Madrid

First formal visit by the Spanish Chief of Defence to Brunssum NATO HQ

First formal visit by the Spanish Chief of Defence to Brunssum NATO HQ

In Brunssum, the Netherlands

Military parade at Operations Command for its 20th Anniversary

Military parade at Operations Command for its 20th Anniversary

In Retamares, Madrid

His Majesty King Felipe VI visits the Centre of Excellence against Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED COE).

His Majesty King Felipe VI visits the Centre of Excellence against Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED COE).

In Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid.

Visit to the Legion Brigade by the Spanish and Portuguese Chiefs of Defence

Visit to the Legion Brigade by the Spanish and Portuguese Chiefs of Defence

In Almeria

Official visit to Spain by the Slovak Chief of Defence

Official visit to Spain by the Slovak Chief of Defence

In Madrid

The Chief of Defence gives the final lecture of the Refresher Course for the Performance of General Officer’s Duties

The Chief of Defence gives the final lecture of the Refresher Course for the Performance of General Officer’s Duties

In Madrid

Official visit of His Majesty King Felipe VI to the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers in Europe

Official visit of His Majesty King Felipe VI to the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Powers in Europe

Mons, Bélgica

The Chief of Defence closes the National Defence Courses

The Chief of Defence closes the National Defence Courses

Madrid

The Chief of Defence attends the biannual meeting with his Belgian and Hungarian counterparts.

The Chief of Defence attends the biannual meeting with his Belgian and Hungarian counterparts.

Brussels, Belgium

The Chief of Defence attends the 32nd meeting of the Joint Committee of the Eurocorps

The Chief of Defence attends the 32nd meeting of the Joint Committee of the Eurocorps

Berlin, Germany

Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Slovakia

Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Slovakia

Lešt',Slovakia

Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Jordan and Iraq

Official visit of the Chief of Defence to Jordan and Iraq

In Jordan and Iraq

XV Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the member countries of the '5+5 Initiative'.

XV Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the member countries of the '5+5 Initiative'.

Lisbon, Portugal

ESP CHOD opens the conference of EU Cyber Commanders, part of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union.

ESP CHOD opens the conference of EU Cyber Commanders, part of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union.

Madrid

Inauguration of the semester meeting of the EU member states Chiefs of Defence.

Inauguration of the semester meeting of the EU member states Chiefs of Defence.

Seville, Spain

Working visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to Australia

Working visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to Australia

In Canberra, Australia

The Spanish Chief of Defence inaugurates the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in the military sphere

The Spanish Chief of Defence inaugurates the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in the military sphere

Brussels, Belgium

The Chief of Defence Staff gives a lecture at the Basque Businessmen Society.

The Chief of Defence Staff gives a lecture at the Basque Businessmen Society.

In Bilbao

Solemn hoisting of the Flag for the 9th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty King Felipe VI

Solemn hoisting of the Flag for the 9th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty King Felipe VI

At Colon Square, Madrid.

Visit of the Chief of Defence Staff and his Portuguese counterpart to the Military School of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's)

Visit of the Chief of Defence Staff and his Portuguese counterpart to the Military School of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's)

At Matacán Air Base, Salamanca, Spain

Conference by the Chief of Defence to the students of the course on National Defence and the Monographic Course on National Defence

Conference by the Chief of Defence to the students of the course on National Defence and the Monographic Course on National Defence

Madrid

The Chief of Defense Staff attends the inauguration of the International Defense Exhibition

The Chief of Defense Staff attends the inauguration of the International Defense Exhibition

Madrid

The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Chief of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru

The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Chief of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru

Madrid

The Spanish Chief of Staff inaugurates the Conference on Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity in Current Conflicts

The Spanish Chief of Staff inaugurates the Conference on Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity in Current Conflicts

Madrid

The Chief of the Defence Staff receives the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

The Chief of the Defence Staff receives the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee

Madrid and Rota

The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Supreme Allied Commander Europe

The Chief of Defence Staff receives the Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Madrid

The Spanish CHOD welcomes his Mauritanian counterpart

The Spanish CHOD welcomes his Mauritanian counterpart

Madrid

Spanish CHOD (JEMAD) receives the 'Honorary Order' of Australia

Spanish CHOD (JEMAD) receives the 'Honorary Order' of Australia

Madrid

The JEMAD receives the 'Trayectoria' award from the Association of Defense Journalists

The JEMAD receives the 'Trayectoria' award from the Association of Defense Journalists

In Madrid

Spanish CHOD presides over the celebration of Spain’s National Day at the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón

Spanish CHOD presides over the celebration of Spain’s National Day at the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón

Torrejón Air Base, Madrid

ESP CHOD accepts the 'Cortes de la Real Isla de León' award for 'Constitutional Values and Defense of Democratic Freedom'

ESP CHOD accepts the 'Cortes de la Real Isla de León' award for 'Constitutional Values and Defense of Democratic Freedom'

San Fernando, Cádiz

CHOD opens the seminar 'Satellites as a key element for defence and other governmental uses'

CHOD opens the seminar 'Satellites as a key element for defence and other governmental uses'

Santander

CHOD visits Spanish contingents at 'Operation Atalanta' and EUTM-Somalia

CHOD visits Spanish contingents at 'Operation Atalanta' and EUTM-Somalia

Djibouti

Chief of Defence visits Mauritania

Chief of Defence visits Mauritania

Nouakchott, Mauritania

ESP CHOD meets with the Spanish contingent at SHAPE

ESP CHOD meets with the Spanish contingent at SHAPE

Mons, Belgium

CHOD is interviewed at COPE radio station by Sergio Barbosa

CHOD is interviewed at COPE radio station by Sergio Barbosa

COPE Radio Station, Madrid

CHOD is interviewed in RNE Radio Station by Iñigo Afonso

CHOD is interviewed in RNE Radio Station by Iñigo Afonso

RNE Radio Station

The JEMAD presented the programme of events to be held to commemorate Armed Forces Day 2022

The JEMAD presented the programme of events to be held to commemorate Armed Forces Day 2022

In Huesca

Spanish CHOD has held a working meeting with his Angolan counterpart

Spanish CHOD has held a working meeting with his Angolan counterpart

Madrid

ESP CHOD addresses a lecture on the geostrategic environment at the 'Nueva Economía' forum

ESP CHOD addresses a lecture on the geostrategic environment at the 'Nueva Economía' forum

Madrid

ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Iraq and Turkey

ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Iraq and Turkey

Iraq and Turkey

ESP CHOD attends the ceremony to welcome Poland as sixth EUROCORPS Framework Nation

ESP CHOD attends the ceremony to welcome Poland as sixth EUROCORPS Framework Nation

Strasbourg

The Chief of Defence Staff pays a visit to Operation Atalanta's HQ

The Chief of Defence Staff pays a visit to Operation Atalanta's HQ

Rota, Cádiz

ESP CHOD participates in NATO Military Committee meeting

ESP CHOD participates in NATO Military Committee meeting

NATO HQ

Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision of Cyberspace as an arena for military operations

Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision of Cyberspace as an arena for military operations

En Madrid

The Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision on the geostrategic environment in which our Armed Forces operate

The Chief of Defence Staff presents his vision on the geostrategic environment in which our Armed Forces operate

Madrid

ESP CHOD delivers the inaugural speech at the International Defence and Security Exhibition

ESP CHOD delivers the inaugural speech at the International Defence and Security Exhibition

Madrid

Conferencia inaugural del JEMAD en FEINDEF 2021 (Hacia el entorno operativo 2035)

Conferencia inaugural del JEMAD en FEINDEF 2021 (Hacia el entorno operativo 2035)

The CHOD is interviewed on COPE radio by Carlos Herrera in his program 'Herrera en Cope'.

The CHOD is interviewed on COPE radio by Carlos Herrera in his program 'Herrera en Cope'.

Chief of Defence Staff attends the Change of Command of the Eurocorps Command Group ceremony

Chief of Defence Staff attends the Change of Command of the Eurocorps Command Group ceremony

In France

"Political decisions limited the intervention in Afghanistan"

"Political decisions limited the intervention in Afghanistan"

Interview with the Spanish CHOD on El Mundo journal (Non official translation)

"Our intention is not to leave any Afghan collaborator behind"

"Our intention is not to leave any Afghan collaborator behind"

Interview with the ESP CHOD on ABC journal (Non official translation)

ESP CHOD pays first visit to the Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters

ESP CHOD pays first visit to the Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters

Bétera and Valencia

ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Operation Atalanta

ESP CHOD visits Spanish troops deployed in Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

ESP CHOD closes the summer course "Geopolitical Trends: Where is Europe heading?"

ESP CHOD closes the summer course "Geopolitical Trends: Where is Europe heading?"

El Escorial

Spanish CHOD pays official visit to Tunisia to enhance bilateral defence ties

Spanish CHOD pays official visit to Tunisia to enhance bilateral defence ties

Tunisia

Chief of the Defence Staff visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters in Cartagena

Chief of the Defence Staff visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters in Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Latvia and Lithuania

Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Latvia and Lithuania

Baltic countries

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL'S SECURITY AND DEFENCE TIES: A SUCCESS STORY

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL'S SECURITY AND DEFENCE TIES: A SUCCESS STORY

ESP CHOD's Article on the Portuguese newspaper 'Diario de Noticias'

Spanish CHOD visits Guardia Civil’s Coordination Centre for Maritime Surveillance of Coasts and Borders

Spanish CHOD visits Guardia Civil’s Coordination Centre for Maritime Surveillance of Coasts and Borders

Madrid

Chief of Defence Staff speaks about the digital battlefield during an event hosted by 'Fundación Círculo'

Chief of Defence Staff speaks about the digital battlefield during an event hosted by 'Fundación Círculo'

Madrid

The Chief of Defence Staff pays his first official visit to the Army Land Force Headquarters in Seville

The Chief of Defence Staff pays his first official visit to the Army Land Force Headquarters in Seville

Seville

DIFAS 2021. Tradition and Innovation

DIFAS 2021. Tradition and Innovation

CHOD's article published on 'La Razón'

ESP CHOD pays a visit to the Spanish Verification Unit

ESP CHOD pays a visit to the Spanish Verification Unit

Madrid

Chief of Defence Staff addresses a lecture to students of the National Defence Course

Chief of Defence Staff addresses a lecture to students of the National Defence Course

Madrid

ESP CHOD attends NATO and European Union Military Committees

ESP CHOD attends NATO and European Union Military Committees

Brussels

ESP CHOD article for European Security and Defence magazine

ESP CHOD article for European Security and Defence magazine

Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Central African Republic, Mali and Senegal

Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish troops stationed in Central African Republic, Mali and Senegal

Africa

Spanish CHOD holds a working meeting with his Italian counterpart

Spanish CHOD holds a working meeting with his Italian counterpart

Rome

Chief of Defence Staff visits Land Operational Command HQ

Chief of Defence Staff visits Land Operational Command HQ

Canary Islands

Chief of Defence Staff visits Aerospace Operational Command HQ

Chief of Defence Staff visits Aerospace Operational Command HQ

Torrejón AFB, Madrid

Spanish CHOD visits Paznic Detachment and frigate 'Méndez Núñez'

Spanish CHOD visits Paznic Detachment and frigate 'Méndez Núñez'

Romania

Chief of Staff Defence visits Army’s HQ

Chief of Staff Defence visits Army’s HQ

En Madrid

Chief of Defence Staff visits the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence

Chief of Defence Staff visits the Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence

Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid

CHOD's preface on the first issue of 'El Camino de los Héroes' magazine (ECH)

CHOD's preface on the first issue of 'El Camino de los Héroes' magazine (ECH)

Chief of Defence Staff visits the Armed Forces Intelligent Centre

Chief of Defence Staff visits the Armed Forces Intelligent Centre

Madrid

CHOD HOLDS A CONFERENCE ON 'THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 21st CENTURY'

CHOD HOLDS A CONFERENCE ON 'THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 21st CENTURY'

CESEDEN, Madrid

Spanish CHOD holds first coordination meeting with commanders of subordinate units

Spanish CHOD holds first coordination meeting with commanders of subordinate units

Retamares Base, Madrid

The new Spanish Chief of Defence Staff Arrives to Defence Staff Headquarters

The new Spanish Chief of Defence Staff Arrives to Defence Staff Headquarters

En Madrid