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The Spanish Armed Forces are deployed in 18 foreign missions with more than 3.000 soldiers and civil guards in four continents. The largest contingents are settled in Lebanon, with 610 Blue Helmets, and in Irak, with 480 troops. Inside the NATO framework, they are watching the Mediterranean Sea and take part in the Baltic Countries and Turkey defence.
Spain is also involved in all the EU military missions leaded in the African continent, with deployments in Mali, Center African Republic, Somalia, Senegal and Gabon, as well as in all the operations to avoid human traffic at the Lybian coast or the piracy at the Indian Ocean.
Spanish Units and Military Advisers taking part in foreign missions:
| Place | Mission | Starting | Command |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | Support to RCA - OP A/C (Gabon) | Dec - 2013 |  |
| Mediterranean Sea | EUNAVFORMED Sophia | Jun - 2015 |  |
Mission news
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The T-21 plane assigned to Mamba Detachment transported 15.555 passengers and 2.000 tonnes
The T-21 plane assigned to Mamba Detachment transported 15.555 passengers and 2.000 tonnes
2020/03/03Libreville, Gabon
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The Grappa Detachment reinforces network security with the new Secure and Operational Network
The Grappa Detachment reinforces network security with the new Secure and Operational Network
2020/02/04Sigonella, Italy
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Our military personnel deployed in Gabon spread our language and culture
Our military personnel deployed in Gabon spread our language and culture
2020/02/03Libreville, Gabon
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Mamba Detachment celebrates the anniversary of the first parachute jump in Spain
Mamba Detachment celebrates the anniversary of the first parachute jump in Spain
2020/01/23Libreville, Gabon
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Transfer of Authority of the Contingent, 'Grappa' detachment
Transfer of Authority of the Contingent, 'Grappa' detachment
2020/01/21Sigonella, Sicily
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