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The frigate Victoria and the DAT Orion, deployed in EUNAVFOR Atalanta, participate in the Bull Shark 2025 exercise.

The frigate Victoria and the DAT Orion, deployed in EUNAVFOR Atalanta, participate in the Bull Shark 2025 exercise.

In Djibouti

The frigate Victoria and the Orion Detachment have participated in the international exercise Doraleh II.

The frigate Victoria and the Orion Detachment have participated in the international exercise Doraleh II.

In Djibouti

The frigate “Navarra” arrives in Rota after finishing her deployment in Atalanta Operation

The frigate “Navarra” arrives in Rota after finishing her deployment in Atalanta Operation

In Rota, Cádiz

The Victoria begins patrols as the flagship of Operation Atalanta

The Victoria begins patrols as the flagship of Operation Atalanta

At sea

Visit by the Commander of Joint Operations Command to the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

Visit by the Commander of Joint Operations Command to the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

In Djibouti

The Orion Tactical Air Detachment combines its flight missions in Operation Atalanta with international exercises and meetings

The Orion Tactical Air Detachment combines its flight missions in Operation Atalanta with international exercises and meetings

In Djibouti

European ambassadors and Omani officials visit the frigate 'Navarra'

European ambassadors and Omani officials visit the frigate 'Navarra'

In Salalah

The frigate “Navarra” receives a visit from the commander of the European Mission to Somalia

The frigate “Navarra” receives a visit from the commander of the European Mission to Somalia

In Somalia

Frigate Navarra participates in the second phase of the Vandal II exercise of Operation Atalanta

Frigate Navarra participates in the second phase of the Vandal II exercise of Operation Atalanta

In Mogadishu

The frigate Navarra receives a visit from the Spanish ambassador to Tanzania

The frigate Navarra receives a visit from the Spanish ambassador to Tanzania

In Dar es Salaam

The special operations team of the frigate Navarra successfully completes the Vandal II exercise

The special operations team of the frigate Navarra successfully completes the Vandal II exercise

In Somalia

The Spanish Air and Space Force's D-4 VIGMA aircraft returns to the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

The Spanish Air and Space Force's D-4 VIGMA aircraft returns to the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

In Djibouti

Operation Atalanta and the Indian Navy working for maritime security in the western Indian Ocean

Operation Atalanta and the Indian Navy working for maritime security in the western Indian Ocean

In Port Victoria, Seychelles

Operation Atalanta strengthens ties with the Seychelles Armed Forces

Operation Atalanta strengthens ties with the Seychelles Armed Forces

In Port Victoria, Seychelles

Handover of contingents from the Orion Tactical Air Detachment in Operation Atalanta

Handover of contingents from the Orion Tactical Air Detachment in Operation Atalanta

In Djibouti

Awarding of decorations to military personnel from the 55th contingent of the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

Awarding of decorations to military personnel from the 55th contingent of the Orion Tactical Air Detachment

In Djibouti

Operation ATALANTA: the frigate “Navarra” calls at Madagascar

Operation ATALANTA: the frigate “Navarra” calls at Madagascar

In Antsiranana

The frigate ‘Navarra’ (F-85) conducts joint exercises with the Kenyan Navy during its stopover in Mombasa

The frigate ‘Navarra’ (F-85) conducts joint exercises with the Kenyan Navy during its stopover in Mombasa

In Mombasa, Kenya

Military personnel from the 11th Wing carry out maintenance of aircrafts on the Land Support Team of the ‘Orion’ Tactical Air Detachment

Military personnel from the 11th Wing carry out maintenance of aircrafts on the Land Support Team of the ‘Orion’ Tactical Air Detachment

In Djibouti

Military veterinarians reinforce food and environmental security at the ‘Orion’ Tactical Air Detachment in Djibouti

Military veterinarians reinforce food and environmental security at the ‘Orion’ Tactical Air Detachment in Djibouti

In Djibouti

El Destacamento Aéreo Táctico ‘Orión’ visita la fragata ‘Navarra’ en Yibuti

El Destacamento Aéreo Táctico ‘Orión’ visita la fragata ‘Navarra’ en Yibuti

En Yibuti

Relevo de mando en la fragata ‘Navarra’ durante su despliegue en la operación ‘Atalanta’

Relevo de mando en la fragata ‘Navarra’ durante su despliegue en la operación ‘Atalanta’

En Yibuti

Twelve years since the first flight of the d4 aircraft following its permanent assignment to operation ‘Atalanta’.

Twelve years since the first flight of the d4 aircraft following its permanent assignment to operation ‘Atalanta’.

Djibouti

Frigate ‘Navarra’ welcomes onboard Spanish Ambassador to Oman during port of call at Mascate

Frigate ‘Navarra’ welcomes onboard Spanish Ambassador to Oman during port of call at Mascate

Mascate, Omán

The Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ enhances tactical training through advanced technology under the ‘Gunfighter Gym’ programme

The Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ enhances tactical training through advanced technology under the ‘Gunfighter Gym’ programme

Djibouti

Tactical Air detachment ‘Orion’ participates in Multinational Exercise with the Combined Joint Task Force at Horn of Africa.

Tactical Air detachment ‘Orion’ participates in Multinational Exercise with the Combined Joint Task Force at Horn of Africa.

Djibouti

The frigate “Navarra” takes over from the “Reina Sofía” in Operation Atalanta

The frigate “Navarra” takes over from the “Reina Sofía” in Operation Atalanta

In Djibouti

VISIT OF THE AIR TACTICAL DETACHMENT (DAT) ‘ORION’ TO THE FRIGATE ‘LUIGI RIZZO’, FLAGSHIP OF OPERATION ‘ATALANTA’

VISIT OF THE AIR TACTICAL DETACHMENT (DAT) ‘ORION’ TO THE FRIGATE ‘LUIGI RIZZO’, FLAGSHIP OF OPERATION ‘ATALANTA’

In Djibouti

The frigate ‘Reina Sofía’, deployed in operation ‘Atalanta’, takes part in a joint exercise with the Indian Navy

The frigate ‘Reina Sofía’, deployed in operation ‘Atalanta’, takes part in a joint exercise with the Indian Navy

In the Arabian Sea

Spain chairs the monthly meeting of Civil-Military Cooperation in Djibouti

Spain chairs the monthly meeting of Civil-Military Cooperation in Djibouti

In Djibouti

Relief of Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' within Operation 'Atalanta'

Relief of Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' within Operation 'Atalanta'

Djibouti

The Desired Effect of the Frigate 'Reina Sofía' in Operation Atalanta is to Assist Somalia in Confronting Piracy Autonomously

The Desired Effect of the Frigate 'Reina Sofía' in Operation Atalanta is to Assist Somalia in Confronting Piracy Autonomously

Indian Ocean

Frigate ‘Reina Sofía’ (F-84) Hosts EU Ambassador to Mogadishu and Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia

Frigate ‘Reina Sofía’ (F-84) Hosts EU Ambassador to Mogadishu and Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia

‘The 'Orion' Detachment are Atalanta's eyes from the air’, says Lieutenant Colonel Linaje

‘The 'Orion' Detachment are Atalanta's eyes from the air’, says Lieutenant Colonel Linaje

In Djibouti

Decoration Ceremony for the 93rd Crew of the Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

Decoration Ceremony for the 93rd Crew of the Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

Djibouti

The Delta 4 Aircraft of the ‘Orion’ Detachment Reaches 4,000 Flight Hours in Operation ‘Atalanta’

The Delta 4 Aircraft of the ‘Orion’ Detachment Reaches 4,000 Flight Hours in Operation ‘Atalanta’

The frigate 'Reina Sofía' makes a port call at Antsiranana during its deployment in Operation 'Atalanta'

The frigate 'Reina Sofía' makes a port call at Antsiranana during its deployment in Operation 'Atalanta'

In Antsiranana, Madagascar

Relief of the Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' as part of Operation 'Atalanta'

Relief of the Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' as part of Operation 'Atalanta'

In Djibuti

The frigates 'Santa María' and 'Reina Sofía' take over in Operation EUNAVFOR 'Atalanta'

The frigates 'Santa María' and 'Reina Sofía' take over in Operation EUNAVFOR 'Atalanta'

In Djibouti

Military personnel from DAT Orion coordinate civil-military cooperation activities in Djibouti

Military personnel from DAT Orion coordinate civil-military cooperation activities in Djibouti

In Djibouti

As part of Operation Atalanta, the frigate F-81 Santa María conducts anti-piracy patrols in the Indian Ocean

As part of Operation Atalanta, the frigate F-81 Santa María conducts anti-piracy patrols in the Indian Ocean

In the Indian Ocean,

The frigate ‘Santa Maria’ conducts exercises with a Turkish maritime grouping on the Somali coasts

The frigate ‘Santa Maria’ conducts exercises with a Turkish maritime grouping on the Somali coasts

At sea

The frigate F-81 'Santa Maria' calls at the port of Muscat as part of its maritime surveillance activities

The frigate F-81 'Santa Maria' calls at the port of Muscat as part of its maritime surveillance activities

En Mascate, Sultanato de Omán

Takeover of the ‘Orion’ air battalion deployed in Djibouti as part of Operation ‘Atalanta’

Takeover of the ‘Orion’ air battalion deployed in Djibouti as part of Operation ‘Atalanta’

In Djibouti

Frigate ‘Santa Maria’ instructs the Navy and Coast Guard of Djibouti during its deployment in ‘Operation Atalanta’

Frigate ‘Santa Maria’ instructs the Navy and Coast Guard of Djibouti during its deployment in ‘Operation Atalanta’

In Djibouti

Head of ‘Operation Atalanta’ visits ‘Orion’ detachment

Head of ‘Operation Atalanta’ visits ‘Orion’ detachment

En Yibuti

The F-81 frigate ‘Santa Maria’ calls at the port of Salalah during its deployment in Operation ‘Atalanta’.

The F-81 frigate ‘Santa Maria’ calls at the port of Salalah during its deployment in Operation ‘Atalanta’.

In Salalah, Oman

Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ reaches 15,000 flight hours in Operation ‘Atalanta’.

Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ reaches 15,000 flight hours in Operation ‘Atalanta’.

In Djibouti

The frigate F-81 ‘Santa Maria’ conducts joint exercises with the Kenyan ship ‘Shujaa’.

The frigate F-81 ‘Santa Maria’ conducts joint exercises with the Kenyan ship ‘Shujaa’.

In Mombasa, Kenya

The frigate F-83 ‘Numancia’ returns to the naval base in Rota

The frigate F-83 ‘Numancia’ returns to the naval base in Rota

In Rota

The frigate 'Santa Maria' calls at Mombasa port

The frigate 'Santa Maria' calls at Mombasa port

In Mombasa, Kenya

Deputy Commander of ‘Operation Atalanta’ visits the ‘Orion’ Detachment

Deputy Commander of ‘Operation Atalanta’ visits the ‘Orion’ Detachment

In Djibouti

The frigate 'Santa María' takes over from the frigate 'Numancia' in the Operation 'EUNAVFOR ATALANTA'

The frigate 'Santa María' takes over from the frigate 'Numancia' in the Operation 'EUNAVFOR ATALANTA'

In Djibouti

Arrival of Delta 4 aircraft at Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

Arrival of Delta 4 aircraft at Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

In Djibouti,

Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ marks 16 years of deployment in Djibouti

Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’ marks 16 years of deployment in Djibouti

In Djibouti

Spain takes command of the ‘Atalanta’ operation

Spain takes command of the ‘Atalanta’ operation

In Djibouti

The frigate ‘Numancia’ takes over from the frigate ‘Canarias’ in Operation ‘EUNAVFOR Atalanta’

The frigate ‘Numancia’ takes over from the frigate ‘Canarias’ in Operation ‘EUNAVFOR Atalanta’

In Djibouti

'Numancia' frigate is temporarily integrated within the Italian aircraft carrier group 'Cavour'

'Numancia' frigate is temporarily integrated within the Italian aircraft carrier group 'Cavour'

At sea

Take-over of personnel deployed to Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

Take-over of personnel deployed to Tactical Air Detachment ‘Orion’

In Djibouti

The frigate F-83 ‘Numancia’ sets sail to join Operation ‘Atalanta’.

The frigate F-83 ‘Numancia’ sets sail to join Operation ‘Atalanta’.

At sea

The frigate F-86 ‘Canarias’ takes action again in an attempted kidnapping of a merchant ship

The frigate F-86 ‘Canarias’ takes action again in an attempted kidnapping of a merchant ship

At sea

The frigate F-86 ‘Canarias’, integrated in Operation Eunavfor Atalanta, hands over six suspected pirates to the Seychelles authorities

The frigate F-86 ‘Canarias’, integrated in Operation Eunavfor Atalanta, hands over six suspected pirates to the Seychelles authorities

In Seychelles

The frigate 'Canarias' ends its longest patrol in which it has taken part in numerous activities

The frigate 'Canarias' ends its longest patrol in which it has taken part in numerous activities

In Djibouti

The frigate F-86 'Canarias' assists in the liberation of a ship hijacked by pirates in Somalia waters

The frigate F-86 'Canarias' assists in the liberation of a ship hijacked by pirates in Somalia waters

In the Indian Ocean

DELIVERY OF DONATIONS FROM AYO'S STELA CONTINUES

DELIVERY OF DONATIONS FROM AYO'S STELA CONTINUES

In Yibuti

The frigate F-86 'Canarias' monitors a vessel hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean

The frigate F-86 'Canarias' monitors a vessel hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean

In the Indian Ocean

Personal del ‘Destacamento Orión’ entrega a Cáritas Yibuti material donado por la asociación ‘Estela de Ayo’

Personal del ‘Destacamento Orión’ entrega a Cáritas Yibuti material donado por la asociación ‘Estela de Ayo’

En Yibuti

Orion Detachment personnel delivered donated material to Caritas Djibouti

Orion Detachment personnel delivered donated material to Caritas Djibouti

In Djibouti

Contingent Relief at the Tactical Air Detachment "Orion"

Contingent Relief at the Tactical Air Detachment "Orion"

In Yibuti

Frigate 'Canarias' receives on board the Spanish ambassador to Djibouti

Frigate 'Canarias' receives on board the Spanish ambassador to Djibouti

In Yibuti

Awarding of decorations to the personnel of the 49th contingent of the Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'

Awarding of decorations to the personnel of the 49th contingent of the Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'

In Yibuti

The frigate 'Canarias' takes over from the frigate 'Victoria' in operation 'EUNAVFOR Atalanta'

The frigate 'Canarias' takes over from the frigate 'Victoria' in operation 'EUNAVFOR Atalanta'

Souda, Creta

Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' donates material to Caritas Djibouti

Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' donates material to Caritas Djibouti

In Djibouti

The Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' participates in the "40th International Cross of Grand Bara".

The Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' participates in the "40th International Cross of Grand Bara".

In Djibouti

The frigate F-82 'Victoria' is in the area where the merchant ship 'MV Ruen' is located.

The frigate F-82 'Victoria' is in the area where the merchant ship 'MV Ruen' is located.

In the Indian Ocean

Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' visits schools in Djibouti's Arta region

Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' visits schools in Djibouti's Arta region

In Djibouti

Contingent handover at Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' in Yibuti.

Contingent handover at Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion' in Yibuti.

Yibuti

Atalanta, the European Union's first naval operation, celebrates its 15th anniversary

Atalanta, the European Union's first naval operation, celebrates its 15th anniversary

Rota, Cádiz

The frigate 'Victoria' cooperates with the training of the Kenyan Navy and Coastguard Service

The frigate 'Victoria' cooperates with the training of the Kenyan Navy and Coastguard Service

Mombasa, Kenya

Frigate 'Victoria' holds a meeting with the head of the Somali Police Force Coast Guard

Frigate 'Victoria' holds a meeting with the head of the Somali Police Force Coast Guard

At sea

Operation Atalanta command ship and frigate F-82 "VICTORIA" meet at sea

Operation Atalanta command ship and frigate F-82 "VICTORIA" meet at sea

At sea

Frigate F-82 'VICTORIA' assists Djibouti Navy training

Frigate F-82 'VICTORIA' assists Djibouti Navy training

Djibouti

Relief of the Spanish frigate deployed in Operation ATALANTA

Relief of the Spanish frigate deployed in Operation ATALANTA

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is received on board the frigate F-85 'Navarra'.

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is received on board the frigate F-85 'Navarra'.

In Muscat, Oman

Visit of the Japanese detachment in Djibouti to Spanish - DAT Orion

Visit of the Japanese detachment in Djibouti to Spanish - DAT Orion

Djibouti

15th anniversary of the Spanish tactical air detachment against piracy

15th anniversary of the Spanish tactical air detachment against piracy

In Djibouti

Relief of personnel from Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'.

Relief of personnel from Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'.

Djibouti

The Spanish Ambassador to Oman is welcomed on board of the frigate ‘Navarra’

The Spanish Ambassador to Oman is welcomed on board of the frigate ‘Navarra’

Muscat

Military personnel from the ‘Navarra’ vessel gives a donation to Djibouti Caritas

Military personnel from the ‘Navarra’ vessel gives a donation to Djibouti Caritas

Djibouti

Handover ceremony of the Command of the Operation Atalanta

Handover ceremony of the Command of the Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

Change of Command of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta Deputy Commander

Change of Command of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta Deputy Commander

Rota, Cádiz

Relief of Command Vessel in Operation Atalanta

Relief of Command Vessel in Operation Atalanta

In Souda, Crete

Contingent relief in the 'Orion' detachment

Contingent relief in the 'Orion' detachment

Djibouti

Celebration Of The Armed Forces Day In Operation 'Atalanta'

Celebration Of The Armed Forces Day In Operation 'Atalanta'

Djibouti

Final operational mission of the D4 VIGMA aircraft at the Orion Detachment within Operation Atalanta

Final operational mission of the D4 VIGMA aircraft at the Orion Detachment within Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

Collection of postal votes for the regional and municipal elections on 28M by personnel of the 'Orion' Airborne Detachment.

Collection of postal votes for the regional and municipal elections on 28M by personnel of the 'Orion' Airborne Detachment.

In Djibouti

The 46th Orion Air Tactical Detachment relay reaches 100 flight hours in 'Operation Atalanta' mission.

The 46th Orion Air Tactical Detachment relay reaches 100 flight hours in 'Operation Atalanta' mission.

Djibouti

Recognition of the 41st Navy squadron for its participation in 'Operation Atalanta'

Recognition of the 41st Navy squadron for its participation in 'Operation Atalanta'

Rota, Cádiz

Medical personnel from the Orion airborne detachment work with caritas Djibouti

Medical personnel from the Orion airborne detachment work with caritas Djibouti

Djibouti

Ceremony of the 46th contingent of the Air and Space Army's Orion Air Tactical Detachment of operation Atalanta, awarded with medals

Ceremony of the 46th contingent of the Air and Space Army's Orion Air Tactical Detachment of operation Atalanta, awarded with medals

Djibouti

The frigate F 84 'Reina Sofía' reaches the midway point of its deployment in 'Operation Atalanta'.

The frigate F 84 'Reina Sofía' reaches the midway point of its deployment in 'Operation Atalanta'.

En el océano Índico

Coordination meeting between crews of the P3 of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the D4 VIGMA of the Orion Detachment

Coordination meeting between crews of the P3 of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the D4 VIGMA of the Orion Detachment

Visit of a delegation of MEPs from the Subcommittee on Security and Defense to Detachment Orion

Visit of a delegation of MEPs from the Subcommittee on Security and Defense to Detachment Orion

In Djibouti

Exaltation of Military Virtues at the Air and Space Army's Orion Air Tactical Detachment of the Air and Space Army of Operation ATALANTA

Exaltation of Military Virtues at the Air and Space Army's Orion Air Tactical Detachment of the Air and Space Army of Operation ATALANTA

In Djibouti

Deputy Operation Commander of EU Naval Force Operational headquarters visits Orion detachment

Deputy Operation Commander of EU Naval Force Operational headquarters visits Orion detachment

Djibouti

The spanish ambassador to Oman visits the frigate 'Reina Sofia'

The spanish ambassador to Oman visits the frigate 'Reina Sofia'

Muscat, Oman

Relief of Spanish contingent in 'Orion Detachment '

Relief of Spanish contingent in 'Orion Detachment '

Djibouti

Celebration of the 486th anniversary of the Marine Corps aboard the frigate 'Reina Sofia'.

Celebration of the 486th anniversary of the Marine Corps aboard the frigate 'Reina Sofia'.

Indian ocean

His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain to Egypt, Mr. Álvaro Iranzo Gutiérrez, embarks on the frigate “Reina Sofía”

His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain to Egypt, Mr. Álvaro Iranzo Gutiérrez, embarks on the frigate “Reina Sofía”

Ismailia port

Spain takes command of the Force in Operation ‘Atalanta’

Spain takes command of the Force in Operation ‘Atalanta’

Port of Souda, Greece

Frigate ‘Santa María’ partakes in the European Union Maritime Security conferences in Oman

Frigate ‘Santa María’ partakes in the European Union Maritime Security conferences in Oman

Muscat Port, Oman

Frigate 'Santa María' participates in the 'Mare Liberum III' operation with international Forces

Frigate 'Santa María' participates in the 'Mare Liberum III' operation with international Forces

Indian Ocean

The “Santa María” is exercising with a French naval force led by the ‘Charles de Gaulle’ vessel

The “Santa María” is exercising with a French naval force led by the ‘Charles de Gaulle’ vessel

En el océano Índico

The 'Santa Maria' (F-83) participates in the training of law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Seychelles

The 'Santa Maria' (F-83) participates in the training of law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Seychelles

Seychelles

The 'ORION' Detachment belonging to Operation Atalanta rotates its personnel

The 'ORION' Detachment belonging to Operation Atalanta rotates its personnel

Djibuti

The frigate 'Santa Maria' (F-83) escorts the UN World Food Program vessel 'Zehrah 1'

The frigate 'Santa Maria' (F-83) escorts the UN World Food Program vessel 'Zehrah 1'

Indian Ocean

Spain and the US conduct the bilateral 'Bullshark' exercise for mutual support in cases of rescue of isolated personnel

Spain and the US conduct the bilateral 'Bullshark' exercise for mutual support in cases of rescue of isolated personnel

Gulf of Aden

Handover ceremony between the 41st and 42nd rotations of Operation 'Atalanta'

Handover ceremony between the 41st and 42nd rotations of Operation 'Atalanta'

In Djibouti

The crew of the frigate 'Santa María' donates material to 'Caritas Djibouti'

The crew of the frigate 'Santa María' donates material to 'Caritas Djibouti'

Djibouti

The frigate 'Santa Maria' (F-81) provides healthcare support to fishermen in the Indian Ocean

The frigate 'Santa Maria' (F-81) provides healthcare support to fishermen in the Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean

The frigate 'Santa María' (F-81) joins Operation Atalanta

The frigate 'Santa María' (F-81) joins Operation Atalanta

Djibuti

The frigate 'Santa María' (F-83) takes over from the 'Numancia' the command of operation 'ATALANTA'

The frigate 'Santa María' (F-83) takes over from the 'Numancia' the command of operation 'ATALANTA'

At sea

'Orion' Detachment collaborates with the setting up of a library in Djibouti

'Orion' Detachment collaborates with the setting up of a library in Djibouti

Djibouti

Operation Atalanta’s Orión Detachment replacement

Operation Atalanta’s Orión Detachment replacement

Djibouti

DAT Orión delivers materials to a school for children at risk of social exclusion

DAT Orión delivers materials to a school for children at risk of social exclusion

Djibouti

Orion Detachment’s medical team provide health care to children in Djibouti

Orion Detachment’s medical team provide health care to children in Djibouti

Djibouti

The P-3 Orion deployed in Djibouti reaches 14,000 flight hours in Atalanta Operation

The P-3 Orion deployed in Djibouti reaches 14,000 flight hours in Atalanta Operation

Djibouti

The frigate 'Numancia' tows the ship 'Anatolian' to the Somali port of Bossaso

The frigate 'Numancia' tows the ship 'Anatolian' to the Somali port of Bossaso

In the Gulf of Aden

Orión Detachment delivers the first 1,000 rations donated by Spain

Orión Detachment delivers the first 1,000 rations donated by Spain

Djibouti

Frigate 'Numancia' escorts the World Food Programme ship 'African Falcon'

Frigate 'Numancia' escorts the World Food Programme ship 'African Falcon'

Gulf of Aden

Frigate 'Numancia' takes over from the frigate 'Canarias' in the European Union's Operation 'Atalanta'

Frigate 'Numancia' takes over from the frigate 'Canarias' in the European Union's Operation 'Atalanta'

Souda, Greece

Frigate 'Canarias' conducts a boarding to verify the flag of a suspect merchant vessel

Frigate 'Canarias' conducts a boarding to verify the flag of a suspect merchant vessel

Indian Ocean

Detachment Orion celebrates Armed Forces Day

Detachment Orion celebrates Armed Forces Day

In Djibouti

Orion detachment takes part in a multinational sports activity to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Spain in NATO

Orion detachment takes part in a multinational sports activity to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Spain in NATO

Djibouti

Operation Atalanta's Orion Detachment troop replacement

Operation Atalanta's Orion Detachment troop replacement

In Djibouti

Pioneering surgery using general anaesthesia on board the frigate 'Canarias'

Pioneering surgery using general anaesthesia on board the frigate 'Canarias'

In Seychelles

Orion Detachment delivers material provided by Spain to local charities in Djibouti

Orion Detachment delivers material provided by Spain to local charities in Djibouti

In Yibuti

ESPS 'Canarias' assists and hauls a Yemeni dhow to Somalia's territorial waters

ESPS 'Canarias' assists and hauls a Yemeni dhow to Somalia's territorial waters

Indian Ocean

ESP Detachment 'Orion' hosts the EU's medal parade ceremony

ESP Detachment 'Orion' hosts the EU's medal parade ceremony

Djibouti

The Spanish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti and Seychelles visits the Orion detachment

The Spanish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti and Seychelles visits the Orion detachment

Djibouti

Atalanta's Force Commander takes over

Atalanta's Force Commander takes over

Djibouti

Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta visits Spanish Detachment 'Orion'

Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta visits Spanish Detachment 'Orion'

Djibouti

Spanish frigates 'Victoria' and 'Canarias' take over within Operation Atalanta

Spanish frigates 'Victoria' and 'Canarias' take over within Operation Atalanta

Mediterranean Sea

Operation Atalanta's 'Orion' Detachment rotates its personnel

Operation Atalanta's 'Orion' Detachment rotates its personnel

Djibouti

Contingent Turnover at Spanish Air Force's Detachment 'Orion'

Contingent Turnover at Spanish Air Force's Detachment 'Orion'

Djibouti

Spain takes the lead of naval and air forces within EUNAVFOR Atalanta

Spain takes the lead of naval and air forces within EUNAVFOR Atalanta

Djibouti

The personnel from Detachment 'Orión' are awarded with European Union decorations

The personnel from Detachment 'Orión' are awarded with European Union decorations

Djibouti

Frigate 'Navarra' takes over within Operation Atalanta

Frigate 'Navarra' takes over within Operation Atalanta

Off the coast of Somalia

Spanish Air Force replaces its P3 Aircraft to keep countering piracy within operation Atalanta

Spanish Air Force replaces its P3 Aircraft to keep countering piracy within operation Atalanta

Djibouti

Vice admiral José María Núñez Torrente takes over from admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes as Commander of the European Union Headquarters in Spain in Rota

Vice admiral José María Núñez Torrente takes over from admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes as Commander of the European Union Headquarters in Spain in Rota

Rota, Spain

Vice Admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes takes over the command of Operation "Atalanta" from Major General Antonio Planells Palau

Vice Admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes takes over the command of Operation "Atalanta" from Major General Antonio Planells Palau

Rota Naval Base, Spain

Change of command at Detachment 'Orion' in Djibouti

Change of command at Detachment 'Orion' in Djibouti

Djibouti (Somalia)

Air Force P-3 deployed to Djibouti reaches 10,000 flight hours within Operation Atalanta

Air Force P-3 deployed to Djibouti reaches 10,000 flight hours within Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

Detachment 'Orión' reaches 13,000 flight hours

Detachment 'Orión' reaches 13,000 flight hours

Djibouti

Air Detachment 'Orion' delivers stuff for children to Cáritas in Djibouti

Air Detachment 'Orion' delivers stuff for children to Cáritas in Djibouti

Djibouti

Personnel belonging to the 73rd rotation of Detachment 'Orion' arrive in Djibouti

Personnel belonging to the 73rd rotation of Detachment 'Orion' arrive in Djibouti

Djibouti

Detachment 'Orion' rotates personnel and replaces the airplane

Detachment 'Orion' rotates personnel and replaces the airplane

Djibouti

Rear Admiral Villanueva visits ‘Orion’ Air Detachment in Djibouti

Rear Admiral Villanueva visits ‘Orion’ Air Detachment in Djibouti

Djibouti

Staff from detachment 'Orion' delivers medical supplies to Caritas Djibuti

Staff from detachment 'Orion' delivers medical supplies to Caritas Djibuti

Djibuti

Personnel belonging to the 71st rotation of detachment 'Orion' arrives in Djibuti

Personnel belonging to the 71st rotation of detachment 'Orion' arrives in Djibuti

Frigate ‘Santa María’, the first Spanish vessel to visit the port of Duqm in Oman

Frigate ‘Santa María’, the first Spanish vessel to visit the port of Duqm in Oman

Oman

Frigate 'Santa María' rescues a drifting tug boat

Frigate 'Santa María' rescues a drifting tug boat

Off the Somali coast

'Orion' airborne detachment delivers humanitarian supplies to Caritas in Djibouti

'Orion' airborne detachment delivers humanitarian supplies to Caritas in Djibouti

Djibouti

The 'Santa Maria' frigate provides medical assistance to the merchant ship 'Al-Thakhira' on waters of the Gulf of Aden

The 'Santa Maria' frigate provides medical assistance to the merchant ship 'Al-Thakhira' on waters of the Gulf of Aden

Gulf of Adén

'Santa Maria' frigate escorts the World Food Programme merchant ship 'Juist'

'Santa Maria' frigate escorts the World Food Programme merchant ship 'Juist'

Gulf of Aden

The 'Santa Maria' frigate takes over from 'Numancia' after a four months tour within operation 'Atalanta'

The 'Santa Maria' frigate takes over from 'Numancia' after a four months tour within operation 'Atalanta'

Djibouti

'Santa Maria' frigate carries out collaborative exercises with the Egyptian Navy

'Santa Maria' frigate carries out collaborative exercises with the Egyptian Navy

Red Sea

The 36th rotation of Orion Detachment is Completed

The 36th rotation of Orion Detachment is Completed

Djibouti

The 37th contingent ‘P-3M Orion’ aircraft takes over in operation ‘Atalanta’

The 37th contingent ‘P-3M Orion’ aircraft takes over in operation ‘Atalanta’

Djibuti

Spain takes over command of Operation ‘Atalanta’

Spain takes over command of Operation ‘Atalanta’

Berenice, Egypt

Frigates ‘Numancia’ and ‘Victoria’ deliver humanitarian aid and educational material in Djibouti

Frigates ‘Numancia’ and ‘Victoria’ deliver humanitarian aid and educational material in Djibouti

Djibouti

Orión detachment delivers medicines to Caritas Djibouti

Orión detachment delivers medicines to Caritas Djibouti

Djibouti

The frigate 'Numancia' takes over from 'Victoria' in Operation Atalanta

The frigate 'Numancia' takes over from 'Victoria' in Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

The 'Victoria' conducts a joint patrol with the Japanese ship 'Harusame'

The 'Victoria' conducts a joint patrol with the Japanese ship 'Harusame'

Gulf of Aden

The frigate 'Victoria' provides medical assistance to a crew member of a merchant ship

The frigate 'Victoria' provides medical assistance to a crew member of a merchant ship

Gulf of Aden

The frigate 'Victoria' receives on board leaders of the Somaliland region

The frigate 'Victoria' receives on board leaders of the Somaliland region

Gulf of Aden

The 68th rotation of the Orion Detachment bids farewell with 200 anti-piracy flying hours in the Indian Ocean

The 68th rotation of the Orion Detachment bids farewell with 200 anti-piracy flying hours in the Indian Ocean

Djibouti

The frigate 'Numancia' sets sail for the Indian Ocean to participate in Operation Atalanta

The frigate 'Numancia' sets sail for the Indian Ocean to participate in Operation Atalanta

Rota

The frigate 'Victoria' conducts exercises with the Japanese Navy ship “Harusame”

The frigate 'Victoria' conducts exercises with the Japanese Navy ship “Harusame”

Gulf of Aden

The frigate ‘Victoria’ is halfway through its deployment in the Atalanta operation

The frigate ‘Victoria’ is halfway through its deployment in the Atalanta operation

Indian Ocean

Orion Detachment starts the year by fighting malaria

Orion Detachment starts the year by fighting malaria

Djibouti

Orion detachment delivers humanitarian aid to Djibouti women at risk of social exclusión

Orion detachment delivers humanitarian aid to Djibouti women at risk of social exclusión

Djibouti

El agregado de defensa de Holanda visita el ES-OHQ

El agregado de defensa de Holanda visita el ES-OHQ

En la Base Naval de Rota

El destacamento aéreo Orión entrega ayuda humanitaria a Cáritas en Yibuti

El destacamento aéreo Orión entrega ayuda humanitaria a Cáritas en Yibuti

En Yibuti

La fragata ‘Victoria’ se adiestra con la Fuerza de Recuperación de Personal de Estados Unidos

La fragata ‘Victoria’ se adiestra con la Fuerza de Recuperación de Personal de Estados Unidos

En el Golfo de Adén

La fragata ‘Victoria’ colabora con la Marina de Yibuti

La fragata ‘Victoria’ colabora con la Marina de Yibuti

En Yibuti

La fragata ‘Victoria’ se convierte en el buque de mando de EU NAVFOR Somalia

La fragata ‘Victoria’ se convierte en el buque de mando de EU NAVFOR Somalia

En el puerto de Yibuti

Relief in the Orion Air Force detachment integrated in Operation Atalanta

Relief in the Orion Air Force detachment integrated in Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

The frigate ‘Victoria’ conducts exercise with Korean Navy ship

The frigate ‘Victoria’ conducts exercise with Korean Navy ship

Coast of Somalia

El agregado de defensa y el agregado naval de Francia visitan el Cuartel General Multinacional para la Operación Atalanta

El agregado de defensa y el agregado naval de Francia visitan el Cuartel General Multinacional para la Operación Atalanta

En la Base Naval de Rota

S.M. el Rey visita el Cuartel General Multinacional de la UE para la operación Atalanta

S.M. el Rey visita el Cuartel General Multinacional de la UE para la operación Atalanta

En la Base Naval de Rota

The ‘Victoria’ frigate receives on board leaders from the Somali region of Galmudug

The ‘Victoria’ frigate receives on board leaders from the Somali region of Galmudug

In the coast of Somalia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs visits the Multinational Headquarters for the Atalanta Operation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs visits the Multinational Headquarters for the Atalanta Operation

At the Rota Naval Station

Frigate “Canarias” returns to Rota after four months deployed for the EUNAVFOR ‘A Operation “Atalanta”

Frigate “Canarias” returns to Rota after four months deployed for the EUNAVFOR ‘A Operation “Atalanta”

At sea

The aircraft P3M from the Orion Detachment assists the rescue of ten divers

The aircraft P3M from the Orion Detachment assists the rescue of ten divers

In Djibouti

The ‘Canarias’ frigate holds the Medals of Honour awarding act on its way back home

The ‘Canarias’ frigate holds the Medals of Honour awarding act on its way back home

In the Mediterranean Sea

“Orión” detachment reaches 12,000 flight hours

“Orión” detachment reaches 12,000 flight hours

In Djibouti

The frigate “Victoria” is incorporated into operation Atalanta

The frigate “Victoria” is incorporated into operation Atalanta

At the port of Djibouti

The frigate “Canarias” visits Nativity School in Djibouti

The frigate “Canarias” visits Nativity School in Djibouti

In Djibouti

The Special Naval Warfare Force Team of Marine Infantry contributes to security in the Somali coasts

The Special Naval Warfare Force Team of Marine Infantry contributes to security in the Somali coasts

In the Indian Ocean

The 'Canarias' frigate rescues personnel from Somali Armed Forces in waters of the Indian Ocean

The 'Canarias' frigate rescues personnel from Somali Armed Forces in waters of the Indian Ocean

In Somalia

“Orión” Detachment celebrates the National Day of Spain

“Orión” Detachment celebrates the National Day of Spain

In Djibouti

El general Planells asume el mando de la Operación Atalanta

El general Planells asume el mando de la Operación Atalanta

En Rota

“Canarias” frigate welcomes on board the Commander in charge of Atalanta Operation

“Canarias” frigate welcomes on board the Commander in charge of Atalanta Operation

Within Somalian coast waters

The Air Force “Orion” Detachment mission against piracy in the Indian Ocean turns 11 years

The Air Force “Orion” Detachment mission against piracy in the Indian Ocean turns 11 years

In Djibouti

El Destacamento Orión alcanza las 1.500 misiones operativas

El Destacamento Orión alcanza las 1.500 misiones operativas

En Yibuti

Relevo del destacamento aéreo ‘Orión’ contra la piratería en el océano Índico

Relevo del destacamento aéreo ‘Orión’ contra la piratería en el océano Índico

En Yibuti

La fragata ‘Canarias’ releva a la fragata ‘Navarra’ en la operación Atalanta

La fragata ‘Canarias’ releva a la fragata ‘Navarra’ en la operación Atalanta

En Djibuti

La fragata ‘Canarias’ sale a la mar para iniciar su despliegue en la operación Atalanta

La fragata ‘Canarias’ sale a la mar para iniciar su despliegue en la operación Atalanta

En Rota

La Alta Representante de la UE para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad conoce in situ la situación de EUNAVFOR

La Alta Representante de la UE para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad conoce in situ la situación de EUNAVFOR

Federica Mogherini se ha reunido con el vicealmirante Martorell, comandante de la operación Atalanta, en el buque italiano ‘Margottini’

La fragata ‘Navarra’ recibe la visita del embajador de España en Kenia

La fragata ‘Navarra’ recibe la visita del embajador de España en Kenia

La dotación del buque de mando de la operación ‘Atalanta’, liderada por el contraalmirante Hernández López y el capitán de fragata Guitián Crespo, ha rendido honores de ordenanza al diplomático

La fragata ‘Navarra’ entrega a las autoridades de Seychelles a cinco presuntos piratas para ser juzgados

La fragata ‘Navarra’ entrega a las autoridades de Seychelles a cinco presuntos piratas para ser juzgados

Son sospechosos de haber atacado a dos pesqueros tras secuestrar una embarcación, que fue liberada por el buque español, al mando de la operación ‘Atalanta’

La fragata Navarra libera un pesquero yemení de un secuestro pirata

La fragata Navarra libera un pesquero yemení de un secuestro pirata

El buque español está al mando de la Fuerza de la operación Atalanta, dirigida a la lucha contra la piratería en el Índico y en defensa de los intereses nacionales

Relevo del 34º contingente del Destacamento Orión en Yibuti

Relevo del 34º contingente del Destacamento Orión en Yibuti

Los militares del Ejército del Aire continúan con las labores de vigilancia y apoyo contra la piratería en la Operación Atalanta de la UE

La fragata ‘Navarra’ recibe al embajador de España en Omán

La fragata ‘Navarra’ recibe al embajador de España en Omán

El diplomático español ha visitado el Buque de Mando de la Fuerza Naval de la Unión Europea para la Operación Atalanta en el puerto de Salalah

El “Relámpago” inicia su regreso a España tras su participación en Atalanta

El “Relámpago” inicia su regreso a España tras su participación en Atalanta

Tras permanecer tres meses en zona y más de cuatro meses fuera de puerto base, el buque español inicia su regreso a España

Las Fuerzas Armadas españolas asumen el mando de la Operación ‘Atalanta’

Las Fuerzas Armadas españolas asumen el mando de la Operación ‘Atalanta’

La fragata “Navarra” sale a la mar para iniciar su despliegue en la operación Atalanta

La fragata “Navarra” sale a la mar para iniciar su despliegue en la operación Atalanta

El barco de la Armada será el Buque de Mando de la operación de la Unión Europea contra la piratería en aguas del Océano Índico