Mission news

El personal del destacamento Tigru participa en el Día Nacional de Rumania

El personal del destacamento Tigru participa en el Día Nacional de Rumania

En Schitu (Rumania)

El Tercio de Armada está impartiendo un nuevo módulo de formación para las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania.

El Tercio de Armada está impartiendo un nuevo módulo de formación para las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania.

En San Fernando, Cádiz

The frigate Santa Maria visits Algiers under NATO flag in operation Sea Guardian

The frigate Santa Maria visits Algiers under NATO flag in operation Sea Guardian

Mediterranean Sea

Head of the UNIFIL visits personnel deployed in Sector East

Head of the UNIFIL visits personnel deployed in Sector East

Marjayoun, Lebanon

UDAA NASAM personnel in Latvia joins different drills

UDAA NASAM personnel in Latvia joins different drills

Latvia

Eurofighters form "AMBER 23" detachment exceed 800 flight hours on the Baltic air police mission

Eurofighters form "AMBER 23" detachment exceed 800 flight hours on the Baltic air police mission

Estonia, Ämari

Extremadura XI Brigade takes command of operation Libre Hidalgo UNIFIL East sector

Extremadura XI Brigade takes command of operation Libre Hidalgo UNIFIL East sector

Marjayoun, Lebanon

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 'Santa María' has made a layover in Tangiers as part of Operation 'Sea Guardian'.

The frigate 'Santa María' has made a layover in Tangiers as part of Operation 'Sea Guardian'.

Mediterranean Sea

The XI Brigade trains the first Ukrainian military contingent to arrive in Extremadura

The XI Brigade trains the first Ukrainian military contingent to arrive in Extremadura

Bótoa (Badajoz)

Spanish troops take part in the celebration of Latvia's Independence Day

Spanish troops take part in the celebration of Latvia's Independence Day

En Letonia

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

The 'Tigru' Detachment reaches 8,000 hours of aerial surveillance in Operation eAP-RDR in Romania

The 'Tigru' Detachment reaches 8,000 hours of aerial surveillance in Operation eAP-RDR in Romania

Schitu, Romania

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) 'Tornado' calls at the port of Luanda

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) 'Tornado' calls at the port of Luanda

Luanda, Angola

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

Frigate 'MENDEZ NUÑEZ' receives the visit of the Commander of NATO Permanent Naval Grouping #2 at Souda Naval Base

Frigate 'MENDEZ NUÑEZ' receives the visit of the Commander of NATO Permanent Naval Grouping #2 at Souda Naval Base

Souda, Greece

Biannual 'Iron Spear' competition ends, with Spain leading podiums once more

Biannual 'Iron Spear' competition ends, with Spain leading podiums once more

Camp Adazi, Letonia

The Oceanic Patrol Vessel ‘ATALAYA’ completes a Deterrence, Surveillance and Presence operation

The Oceanic Patrol Vessel ‘ATALAYA’ completes a Deterrence, Surveillance and Presence operation

At sea

Replacement of the EUTM Mozambique mission observers

Replacement of the EUTM Mozambique mission observers

En Maputo, Mozambique

The oceanic patrol vessel (OPV) 'ATALAYA' rescues 36 migrants in the Alboran Sea

The oceanic patrol vessel (OPV) 'ATALAYA' rescues 36 migrants in the Alboran Sea

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

Luftwaffe eurofighters and 'Ambar' detachment eurofighters join in combined Baltic warning service

Luftwaffe eurofighters and 'Ambar' detachment eurofighters join in combined Baltic warning service

Ämari, Estonia

The frigate F-81 'SANTA MARÍA' sets sail to join the NATO operation 'SEA GUARDIAN'.

The frigate F-81 'SANTA MARÍA' sets sail to join the NATO operation 'SEA GUARDIAN'.

Mediterranean sea

The frigate F-104 'MÉNDEZ NÚÑEZ' carries out training activities with the USS 'GERALD FORD' US Battle Group

The frigate F-104 'MÉNDEZ NÚÑEZ' carries out training activities with the USS 'GERALD FORD' US Battle Group

Mediterranean sea

Spanish Marines completes training of another contingent of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Spanish Marines completes training of another contingent of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

San Fernando, Cádiz

Oceanic Patrol Vessel P-44 'TORNADO' calls at the port of Lagos

Oceanic Patrol Vessel P-44 'TORNADO' calls at the port of Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria

New HAWK anti-aircraft missile training course for the Ukrainian military begins

New HAWK anti-aircraft missile training course for the Ukrainian military begins

Dos Hermanas (Seville)

Submarine S-71 'GALERNA' to be integrated for more than a month in operation 'SEA GUARDIAN' in the Mediterranean

Submarine S-71 'GALERNA' to be integrated for more than a month in operation 'SEA GUARDIAN' in the Mediterranean

Mediterranean sea

Frigate F-82 'VICTORIA' assists Djibouti Navy training

Frigate F-82 'VICTORIA' assists Djibouti Navy training

Djibouti

The Spanish contingent deployed in Mali funds health and security improvements at a school in Bamako

The Spanish contingent deployed in Mali funds health and security improvements at a school in Bamako

Bamako, Mali

The A-14 'Patiño' completes its 2700th resupply manoeuvre at sea

The A-14 'Patiño' completes its 2700th resupply manoeuvre at sea

In the Eastern Mediterranean

Panel discussion at the European Training Mission in Mali on the role of young woman in Malian society

Panel discussion at the European Training Mission in Mali on the role of young woman in Malian society

Bamako,Mali

Contingent eFP XIII completes engineer-specific exercise 'Verboom'

Contingent eFP XIII completes engineer-specific exercise 'Verboom'

In Camp Adazi, Latvia

Maritime action ship P-44 'Tornado' calls at Tema port in Ghana

Maritime action ship P-44 'Tornado' calls at Tema port in Ghana

At sea

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit to Menorca

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit to Menorca

Menorca

Relief of the Spanish contingent of the detachment 'Tigru'.

Relief of the Spanish contingent of the detachment 'Tigru'.

En Schitu, Rumanía

The offshore patrol vessel P-74 'Atalaya' goes to sea on a surveillance and deterrence mission.

The offshore patrol vessel P-74 'Atalaya' goes to sea on a surveillance and deterrence mission.

At sea

Military Emergency Unit personnel join NATO mission in Iraq

Military Emergency Unit personnel join NATO mission in Iraq

In Iraq

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' continues training as part of operation 'Noble Shield'.

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' continues training as part of operation 'Noble Shield'.

En el Mediterráneo

The minehunter M-33 'Tambre' calls at the Italian port of Cagliari for exercise Dynamic Mariner

The minehunter M-33 'Tambre' calls at the Italian port of Cagliari for exercise Dynamic Mariner

In the Mediterranean Sea

Relief of the Spanish frigate deployed in Operation ATALANTA

Relief of the Spanish frigate deployed in Operation ATALANTA

Relief at Tactical Air Detachment 'Marfil' between the 42nd and 43rd Air and Space Army Contingents

Relief at Tactical Air Detachment 'Marfil' between the 42nd and 43rd Air and Space Army Contingents

Thies, Senegal

Maritime Action Ship P-44 'Tornado' calls for the first time at the port of Lome

Maritime Action Ship P-44 'Tornado' calls for the first time at the port of Lome

Lome,Togo

The patrol vessel 'Centinela' accompanied two Russian warships during their passage through Spanish waters.

The patrol vessel 'Centinela' accompanied two Russian warships during their passage through Spanish waters.

At sea

National Day and first anniversary of the mission in DAT Tigru

National Day and first anniversary of the mission in DAT Tigru

Schitu ,Romania

The Navy ship "RAYO" watches over and accompanies two Russian warships on their passage through the Mediterranean Sea

The Navy ship "RAYO" watches over and accompanies two Russian warships on their passage through the Mediterranean Sea

En la mar

Toledo Training Coordination Center's Combat Training Unit reaches maximum number of Ukrainian military trainees

Toledo Training Coordination Center's Combat Training Unit reaches maximum number of Ukrainian military trainees

Toledo

The Marine Infantry School "General Albacete y Fuster" has delivered a new Planning Module for Ukrainian personnel.

The Marine Infantry School "General Albacete y Fuster" has delivered a new Planning Module for Ukrainian personnel.

Cartagena

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

The Frigate "Méndez Núñez" docks in the port of Istanbul and visits the Turkish Naval Military School

The Frigate "Méndez Núñez" docks in the port of Istanbul and visits the Turkish Naval Military School

En Estambul, Turquía

The maritime action ship 'Tornado' calls at the port of Abidjan

The maritime action ship 'Tornado' calls at the port of Abidjan

In Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

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

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

Djibouti

Deployment of a specialist EOD (Explosive Ordnance Deactivation) team from the 7th Engineer Regiment to Senegal is completed.

Deployment of a specialist EOD (Explosive Ordnance Deactivation) team from the 7th Engineer Regiment to Senegal is completed.

Dakar, Senegal

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' makes a provisioning at sea with the combat supply ship A-14 'Patiño'.

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' makes a provisioning at sea with the combat supply ship A-14 'Patiño'.

Mediterranean Sea

The security cover provided by the Armed Forces for the protection of the European Political Community Summit and the European Council Summit in Granada comes to an end.

The security cover provided by the Armed Forces for the protection of the European Political Community Summit and the European Council Summit in Granada comes to an end.

Granada

The 'Tigru' Detachment exceeds 7,000 hours of aerial surveillance in Operation 'Enhanced Air Policing - Romania'.

The 'Tigru' Detachment exceeds 7,000 hours of aerial surveillance in Operation 'Enhanced Air Policing - Romania'.

Schitu,Romania

Contingent eFP XIII successfully completes twelve days of intense manoeuvres in an international environment

Contingent eFP XIII successfully completes twelve days of intense manoeuvres in an international environment

Adazi, Latvia

UDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia participates in two air defence exercises at Lielvarde Air Base.

UDAA NASAMS deployed in Latvia participates in two air defence exercises at Lielvarde Air Base.

Lielvarde, Latvia

A delegation from the European Training Mission in Mali visits Mauritania

A delegation from the European Training Mission in Mali visits Mauritania

Nouakchott, Mauritania

The 'Meteoro' works with the Indian Navy ship 'Sumedha' in the Alboran Sea.

The 'Meteoro' works with the Indian Navy ship 'Sumedha' in the Alboran Sea.

Mediterranean Sea

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' docks in the port of Patras and commemorates the Battle of Lepanto with an act of tribute to the fallen

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' docks in the port of Patras and commemorates the Battle of Lepanto with an act of tribute to the fallen

Gulf of Patras, Greece

The maritime action vessel P-42 'Rayo' begins participation in Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

The maritime action vessel P-42 'Rayo' begins participation in Presence, Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Force Protection Unit of the Spanish contingent in EUTM Mali participates in health workshops.

The Force Protection Unit of the Spanish contingent in EUTM Mali participates in health workshops.

Bamako,Mali

BRILIB XXXIX Sapper Unit conducts reconnaissance on the Blue Line

BRILIB XXXIX Sapper Unit conducts reconnaissance on the Blue Line

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The ‘Toledo Training Coordination Center' (TTCC) exceeds 2,000 Ukrainian military personnel trained

The ‘Toledo Training Coordination Center' (TTCC) exceeds 2,000 Ukrainian military personnel trained

Toledo

Balance of Cooperative Security activities in Senegal

Balance of Cooperative Security activities in Senegal

Dakar, Senegal

The Navy Ship P-44 'Tornado' provides medical assistance to the Spanish fishing boat 'Playa de Bakio'.

The Navy Ship P-44 'Tornado' provides medical assistance to the Spanish fishing boat 'Playa de Bakio'.

Gulf of Guinea

15th anniversary of the Spanish tactical air detachment against piracy

15th anniversary of the Spanish tactical air detachment against piracy

In Djibouti

The Spanish contingent of the European Training Mission in Mali donates to a charity in Bamako

The Spanish contingent of the European Training Mission in Mali donates to a charity in Bamako

En Bamako,Mali

The Maritime Action Ship 'Tornado' provides medical assistance to a sailor from the Italian Navy patrol boat 'Foscari'.

The Maritime Action Ship 'Tornado' provides medical assistance to a sailor from the Italian Navy patrol boat 'Foscari'.

In the Gulf of Guinea

Task Force Toro' completes move to new Toro facility at Al-Asad base

Task Force Toro' completes move to new Toro facility at Al-Asad base

At Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq

Navy to train new contingent of Ukrainian Armed Forces volunteers

Navy to train new contingent of Ukrainian Armed Forces volunteers

In San Fernando, Cádiz

First deployment of an Air and Space Army A400M to the Baltic Air Policing mission completed.

First deployment of an Air and Space Army A400M to the Baltic Air Policing mission completed.

In Ämari, Estonia

Field Artillery Command trains Ukrainian personnel in Artillery capabilities

Field Artillery Command trains Ukrainian personnel in Artillery capabilities

In Leon

Relief of the Estonian Air Defence Unit

Relief of the Estonian Air Defence Unit

Ämari Base, Estonia

Call of the Maritime Action Vessel 'Tornado' in the Cape Verdean port of Praia

Call of the Maritime Action Vessel 'Tornado' in the Cape Verdean port of Praia

In Praia, Cape Verde

Relief of personnel from Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'.

Relief of personnel from Tactical Air Detachment 'Orion'.

Djibouti

Relief of aircrew and maintenance personnel at Tactical Air Detachment 'Marfil'.

Relief of aircrew and maintenance personnel at Tactical Air Detachment 'Marfil'.

In Thiès, Senegal

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' calls at the port of Casablanca

The frigate F-104 'Méndez Núñez' calls at the port of Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco

The minehunter 'Tambre' will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 for three months.

The minehunter 'Tambre' will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 for three months.

Cartagena

European Training Mission in Mali receives visit from its European military commander

European Training Mission in Mali receives visit from its European military commander

Bamako, Mali

BAM 'Tornado' deploys to the west coast of Africa and Gulf of Guinea

BAM 'Tornado' deploys to the west coast of Africa and Gulf of Guinea

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Toledo Training Coordination Center instructors enhance their training capabilities

Toledo Training Coordination Center instructors enhance their training capabilities

In Toledo

The Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) embarks on frigate ‘Méndez Núñez’

The Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) embarks on frigate ‘Méndez Núñez’

At the Mediterranean Sea

The Tigru Detachment reaches more than 6,000 hours of air policing service in the Operation eAP-RDR

The Tigru Detachment reaches more than 6,000 hours of air policing service in the Operation eAP-RDR

In Schitu, Romania

The Navy offshore patrol vessel ‘Centinela’ will call at the port of Melilla next August 25th

The Navy offshore patrol vessel ‘Centinela’ will call at the port of Melilla next August 25th

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

The Spanish Contingent of the European Union Training Mission in Mali finances the sanitary refurbishment project of a local orphanage

The Spanish Contingent of the European Union Training Mission in Mali finances the sanitary refurbishment project of a local orphanage

Malí

Spain takes over the command of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia

Spain takes over the command of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia

Ämari, Estonia

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

The Spanish Contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the ‘Titan Forge’ multinational exercise

The Spanish Contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the ‘Titan Forge’ multinational exercise

Camp Adazi, Latvia

The Amber detachment begins its activation in the Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia

The Amber detachment begins its activation in the Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia

Ämari, Estonia

Spain continues its mission of support to France, the EU and the UN in the fight against fundamentalist terrorist for stabilisation of the Sahel

Spain continues its mission of support to France, the EU and the UN in the fight against fundamentalist terrorist for stabilisation of the Sahel

Thiès, Senegal

Transfer of authority of the Spanish Contingent deployed in the NASAMS Anti Air Defence Unit

Transfer of authority of the Spanish Contingent deployed in the NASAMS Anti Air Defence Unit

Lielvārde, Latvia

Handover ceremony of the Command of the Operation Atalanta

Handover ceremony of the Command of the Operation Atalanta

Djibouti

Training days come to an end in the Emergency Military Unit and BRILIB XXXIX to the Civil Defence Centres of south Lebanon

Training days come to an end in the Emergency Military Unit and BRILIB XXXIX to the Civil Defence Centres of south Lebanon

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The offshore patrol vessel Infanta Cristina starts its last maritime surveillance mission in the south of the Peninsula

The offshore patrol vessel Infanta Cristina starts its last maritime surveillance mission in the south of the Peninsula

At sea

The Toledo Training Coordination Centre is the third European contributor to the training of Ukrainian military personnel

The Toledo Training Coordination Centre is the third European contributor to the training of Ukrainian military personnel

Toledo

Sentences for the attack on Spanish soldiers in the Lebanese town of El Khiam in 2007 have been issued

Sentences for the attack on Spanish soldiers in the Lebanese town of El Khiam in 2007 have been issued

Lebanon

The BRILIB XXXIX Medical Unit performs a training exercise of medical evacuation

The BRILIB XXXIX Medical Unit performs a training exercise of medical evacuation

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Spanish Armed Forces contribute to the protection of airspace during the NATO Summit

The Spanish Armed Forces contribute to the protection of airspace during the NATO Summit

In Lithuania

The OPV P-76 Furor ends its deployment in the Operation Sea Guardian

The OPV P-76 Furor ends its deployment in the Operation Sea Guardian

Cartagena, Murcia

Change of Command of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta Deputy Commander

Change of Command of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta Deputy Commander

Rota, Cádiz

The offshore patrol Vessel Atalaya P-74 will call at the port of Malaga

The offshore patrol Vessel Atalaya P-74 will call at the port of Malaga

At sea

Handover ceremony of the Chief of the Defence staff of the operation ‘Nato mission Iraq’

Handover ceremony of the Chief of the Defence staff of the operation ‘Nato mission Iraq’

In Baghdad, Irak

Contingent relief at 'Tigru' Detachment

Contingent relief at 'Tigru' Detachment

In Schitu, Romania

The Spanish contingent fixes an essential vehicle for an orphanage in Mali.

The Spanish contingent fixes an essential vehicle for an orphanage in Mali.

Bamako, Mali

'Marfil' detachment personnel deliver sports equipment to the Forest Football School in Dakar

'Marfil' detachment personnel deliver sports equipment to the Forest Football School in Dakar

En Dakar,Senegal

Paratroopers Squadron trains Senegalese Special Air Forces

Paratroopers Squadron trains Senegalese Special Air Forces

In Thies, Senegal

OPV P-76 'Furor' begins deployment in Operation 'Sea Guardian' under NATO flag

OPV P-76 'Furor' begins deployment in Operation 'Sea Guardian' under NATO flag

In the Mediterranean Sea

Guadarrama Brigade personnel redeploy to Latvia to consolidate ongoing commitment to our partners

Guadarrama Brigade personnel redeploy to Latvia to consolidate ongoing commitment to our partners

In Adazi, Latvia

BRILIB XXXIX pays tribute to the six Parachute Legionary soldiers killed in the 2007 attack

BRILIB XXXIX pays tribute to the six Parachute Legionary soldiers killed in the 2007 attack

In Lebanon

The frigate F-101 'Álvaro de Bazán' completes its deployment in Operation Brilliant Shield

The frigate F-101 'Álvaro de Bazán' completes its deployment in Operation Brilliant Shield

Ferrol

The second activation of the 'Eagle Eye 2023' is completed in the Spanish Levante region.’

The second activation of the 'Eagle Eye 2023' is completed in the Spanish Levante region.’

In Castellon

Spain maintains its commitment with its solidarity towards Lebanon through the delivery of several donations.

Spain maintains its commitment with its solidarity towards Lebanon through the delivery of several donations.

In Kleyaa, Lebanon.

The Anti Air Defence Unit NASAMS eFP XII will defend the Lithuanian Sky during the NATO summit.

The Anti Air Defence Unit NASAMS eFP XII will defend the Lithuanian Sky during the NATO summit.

In Lithuania

Aerospace Operational Command begins 'Eagle Eye 23-02' activation in the Mediterranean

Aerospace Operational Command begins 'Eagle Eye 23-02' activation in the Mediterranean

In Castellon

Handover ceremony between contingents of operation "Support for Turkiye" at Incirlik AFB

Handover ceremony between contingents of operation "Support for Turkiye" at Incirlik AFB

Adana, Turkiye

The Navy vessel has made its final port call of its deployment in SNMG-1 at the Latvian capital.

The Navy vessel has made its final port call of its deployment in SNMG-1 at the Latvian capital.

In Riga, Latvia.

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' finishes its participation in the high-level exercise 'BALTOPS 2023'

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' finishes its participation in the high-level exercise 'BALTOPS 2023'

In the Baltic Sea

Relief of Command Vessel in Operation Atalanta

Relief of Command Vessel in Operation Atalanta

In Souda, Crete

The Lebanon Brigade pays tribute to Lance Corporal Yeison Felipe Ospina Vélez, a Legionary soldier.

The Lebanon Brigade pays tribute to Lance Corporal Yeison Felipe Ospina Vélez, a Legionary soldier.

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

'Viespe' detachment completes Enhanced Air Policing mission on NATO's eastern flank

'Viespe' detachment completes Enhanced Air Policing mission on NATO's eastern flank

Fetesti, Romania

The Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Audaz' returns to base port after five months in the Gulf of Guinea

The Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Audaz' returns to base port after five months in the Gulf of Guinea

Cartagena, Murcia

The Spanish contingent in Latvia wins first and second place in the 'Apex Predator' precision marksmanship competition

The Spanish contingent in Latvia wins first and second place in the 'Apex Predator' precision marksmanship competition

At Camp Adazi, Latvia

Contingent relief in the 'Orion' detachment

Contingent relief in the 'Orion' detachment

Djibouti

The Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Audaz' ends operational activities in the gulf of Guinea

The Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Audaz' ends operational activities in the gulf of Guinea

Gulf of Guinea

Celebration Of The Armed Forces Day In Operation 'Atalanta'

Celebration Of The Armed Forces Day In Operation 'Atalanta'

Djibouti

Six months since the beginning of operation 'EUMAM UA' in Spain

Six months since the beginning of operation 'EUMAM UA' in Spain

Burgos

THE FRIGATE 'ALVARO DE BAZAN' SAILS AGAIN WITH THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS 'GERALD R. FORD'

THE FRIGATE 'ALVARO DE BAZAN' SAILS AGAIN WITH THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS 'GERALD R. FORD'

En la mar

Last visit of Vice-Admiral Hervé Bléjean to the Multinational Headquarters in Bamako

Last visit of Vice-Admiral Hervé Bléjean to the Multinational Headquarters in Bamako

Bamako, Mali

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission in areas under national sovereignty

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission in areas under national sovereignty

At sea

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

The Parachute Brigade 'Almogávares' VI takes command of BRILIB XXXIX

The Parachute Brigade 'Almogávares' VI takes command of BRILIB XXXIX

Lebanon

Lieutenant General Agüero Martínez, new NATO Commander-in-Chief, NATO Mission Iraq

Lieutenant General Agüero Martínez, new NATO Commander-in-Chief, NATO Mission Iraq

In Baghdad, Iraq

The BAM 'Audaz' P-75 calls at Abidjan, the last stop of its deployment in the Gulf of Guinea.

The BAM 'Audaz' P-75 calls at Abidjan, the last stop of its deployment in the Gulf of Guinea.

In Côte d'Ivoire

The 'Audaz' docks at the Nigerian port of Lagos

The 'Audaz' docks at the Nigerian port of Lagos

In Nigeria

Transfer of authority of the Estonian Air Defence Unit to the NATO takes place.

Transfer of authority of the Estonian Air Defence Unit to the NATO takes place.

Base Aérea de Amari, Estonia

The Signals Unit of the Spanish Brigade in Lebanon secures communications during deployment.

The Signals Unit of the Spanish Brigade in Lebanon secures communications during deployment.

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

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 Spanish contingent is developing the 'Sancho Panza' programme of cultural exchange through gastronomy.

The Spanish contingent is developing the 'Sancho Panza' programme of cultural exchange through gastronomy.

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

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

Spanish Brigade Task Force 'Alpha' and UNIFIL Force Commander Reserve exchange procedures

Spanish Brigade Task Force 'Alpha' and UNIFIL Force Commander Reserve exchange procedures

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' (F-101) resumes maritime surveillance operations after calling at the Icelandic port of Reykjavík

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' (F-101) resumes maritime surveillance operations after calling at the Icelandic port of Reykjavík

At sea

EUTM Mali mission celebrates 10th anniversary on Europe day

EUTM Mali mission celebrates 10th anniversary on Europe day

In Bamako,Mali

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

The OPV 'Audaz' docks in the Mauritanian port of Nouadhibou.

The OPV 'Audaz' docks in the Mauritanian port of Nouadhibou.

At sea

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 'Audaz' docks in the port of Dakar

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 'Audaz' docks in the port of Dakar

Senegal

The Spanish UNIFIL contingent carries out a first aid training course.

The Spanish UNIFIL contingent carries out a first aid training course.

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The vessel 'Relámpago' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations.

The vessel 'Relámpago' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations.

At sea

The contingent of Operation 'Support for Turkiye' celebrates the Second of May at Incirlik Airbase

The contingent of Operation 'Support for Turkiye' celebrates the Second of May at Incirlik Airbase

Adana, Turkiye

Medical personnel from the Orion airborne detachment work with caritas Djibouti

Medical personnel from the Orion airborne detachment work with caritas Djibouti

Djibouti

The Commander of the operations command visits the Spanish force deployed in operation 'support for Iraq'.

The Commander of the operations command visits the Spanish force deployed in operation 'support for Iraq'.

Baghdad, Iraq

Contingent personnel of Brigade Lebanon XXXVIII receive the UNIFIL medal

Contingent personnel of Brigade Lebanon XXXVIII receive the UNIFIL medal

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' calls at the Norwegian harbour of Trondheim

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' calls at the Norwegian harbour of Trondheim

Trondheim, Norway

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit in Cartagena

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit in Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

The Logistic Transport Vessel 'Ysabel' loads material for logistic assistance to missions In Lebanon and Türkiye

The Logistic Transport Vessel 'Ysabel' loads material for logistic assistance to missions In Lebanon and Türkiye

Valencia, Spain

The Spanish contingent is carrying out the Cervantes programme for the promotion of the Spanish language in southern Lebanon

The Spanish contingent is carrying out the Cervantes programme for the promotion of the Spanish language in southern Lebanon

En Marjayoun, Líbano

Mostar's Plaza España, a point of union between Spain and Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years after the start of the mission

Mostar's Plaza España, a point of union between Spain and Bosnia-Herzegovina 30 years after the start of the mission

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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 multinational brigade in UNIFIL east sector carries out a training session on crowd and riot containment with the Lebanese armed forces

The multinational brigade in UNIFIL east sector carries out a training session on crowd and riot containment with the Lebanese armed forces

Lebanon

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

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' docks and is berthed in Rotterdam

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' docks and is berthed in Rotterdam

North Atlantic

Changeover in the Marfil Tactical Air Detachment of the 40th Air and Space Army Contingent

Changeover in the Marfil Tactical Air Detachment of the 40th Air and Space Army Contingent

Thíes, Senegal

The BAM 'Audaz' continues to support EU initiatives and calls at São Tome

The BAM 'Audaz' continues to support EU initiatives and calls at São Tome

The Armed Forces project their presence in the Gulf of Guinea through activities in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, in coordination and support of different European Union activities.

UNIFIL sector east multinational brigade carries out urban training days with Lebanese Armed Forces

UNIFIL sector east multinational brigade carries out urban training days with Lebanese Armed Forces

En Marjayoun, Líbano

The viespe task force carries out joint training days with emergency personnel from borcea-fetesti air base

The viespe task force carries out joint training days with emergency personnel from borcea-fetesti air base

Romania

The National Military Representative for the NATO mission in Iraq visits the Spanish contingent

The National Military Representative for the NATO mission in Iraq visits the Spanish contingent

Baghdad, Iraq

The Spanish contingent delivers two donations of healthcare and sporting equipment

The Spanish contingent delivers two donations of healthcare and sporting equipment

Marjayoun, Lebanon

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

BAM 'Audaz' supports EU security support program in Central Africa and calls in Gabon

BAM 'Audaz' supports EU security support program in Central Africa and calls in Gabon

On the West African coast

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' starts maritime surveillance mission

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' starts maritime surveillance mission

In the southern peninsular

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' carries out an enhanced patrol in the Baltic Sea

The frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' carries out an enhanced patrol in the Baltic Sea

Baltic Sea

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

Civil Guard personnel from the Spanish contingent have participated in a knowledge exchange session with the Lebanese police.

Civil Guard personnel from the Spanish contingent have participated in a knowledge exchange session with the Lebanese police.

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

Change of Command in the 'Viespe' detachment.

Change of Command in the 'Viespe' detachment.

In Romania

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon carries out a vehicle evacuation drill

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon carries out a vehicle evacuation drill

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' calls at Copenhagen

The Frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' calls at Copenhagen

Denmark

The OPV 'Audaz' has called at the port of Doula

The OPV 'Audaz' has called at the port of Doula

Cameroon

The Navy begins to train Ukrainian military personnel

The Navy begins to train Ukrainian military personnel

San Fernando, Cádiz

Members of the Military Police of the Spanish contingent and the Lebanese Internal Security Forces have participated in a knowledge-sharing seminar.

Members of the Military Police of the Spanish contingent and the Lebanese Internal Security Forces have participated in a knowledge-sharing seminar.

Marjayoun,Lebanon

Tactical Group 'Canarias' completes its deployment in the eight islands of the archipelago

Tactical Group 'Canarias' completes its deployment in the eight islands of the archipelago

Canary Islands

Engineer Command trains Ukrainian military in combat support capabilities

Engineer Command trains Ukrainian military in combat support capabilities

Burgos

The OPV 'Rayo' visits the port of Melilla

The OPV 'Rayo' visits the port of Melilla

At the sea

Training of Ukrainian personnel continues at Infantry Academy

Training of Ukrainian personnel continues at Infantry Academy

Toledo

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

Tribute to the fallen in camp Butmir Sarajevo

Tribute to the fallen in camp Butmir Sarajevo

Bosnia-Herzegovina

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

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

Muscat, Oman

The frigate 'Álvaro De Bazan' concludes its participation in the exercise Joint Warrior 23-1

The frigate 'Álvaro De Bazan' concludes its participation in the exercise Joint Warrior 23-1

Norwegian Sea

Operational Aerospace Command activates 'Eagle Eye 23-01' In Balearic Islands

Operational Aerospace Command activates 'Eagle Eye 23-01' In Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands20, 2023

OPV ‘Audaz’ assists in the recovery of deceased located at sea

OPV ‘Audaz’ assists in the recovery of deceased located at sea

Cameroon

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies visits the Multinational Brigade of UNIFIL Sector East

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies visits the Multinational Brigade of UNIFIL Sector East

Lebanon

The maritime action vessel 'Rayo' begins its participation in the Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

The maritime action vessel 'Rayo' begins its participation in the Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Navy divers, with the support of the Civil Guard Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS), intercept a German torpedo off the coast of Can Picafort.

Navy divers, with the support of the Civil Guard Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS), intercept a German torpedo off the coast of Can Picafort.

Santa Margalida, Majorca

Official visit of the Force Commander to UNIFIL’s Sector East Multinational Headquarters

Official visit of the Force Commander to UNIFIL’s Sector East Multinational Headquarters

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

First 10 Ukrainian Leopard 2 A4 tank crews finish training

First 10 Ukrainian Leopard 2 A4 tank crews finish training

Zaragoza

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon participates in the International Women's Day race

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon participates in the International Women's Day race

Naqoura , Lebanon

The patrol boat 'Audaz' carries out, for the first time, operational activities in Ghana

The patrol boat 'Audaz' carries out, for the first time, operational activities in Ghana

Gulf of Guinea

Relief of Spanish contingent in 'Orion Detachment '

Relief of Spanish contingent in 'Orion Detachment '

Djibouti

Frigate ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ crosses the Artic Circle

Frigate ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ crosses the Artic Circle

Artic Circle

The radar of the Mobile Air Control Group reaches 3,000 hours of service in the Operations Area

The radar of the Mobile Air Control Group reaches 3,000 hours of service in the Operations Area

Romania

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon with the collaboration of Spanish universities develops the 'Almazara' Program

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon with the collaboration of Spanish universities develops the 'Almazara' Program

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The military training mission of Ukrainian personnel spreads throughout Spain.

The military training mission of Ukrainian personnel spreads throughout Spain.

En Burgos

Viespe Detachment receives the visit of the Air and Space Chief of Staff and the Commander of the Operations Command.

Viespe Detachment receives the visit of the Air and Space Chief of Staff and the Commander of the Operations Command.

Fetesti, Romania

Members of the ISPUHEL XVIII contingent conduct a pre-deployment reconnaissance of the area of operations.

Members of the ISPUHEL XVIII contingent conduct a pre-deployment reconnaissance of the area of operations.

Al Asad, Iraq

HO-TO ceremony at 'Tigru' Detachment deployed in Romania.

HO-TO ceremony at 'Tigru' Detachment deployed in Romania.

Schitu, Romania

Maritime Action Vessel 'Audaz' calls at Luanda port.

Maritime Action Vessel 'Audaz' calls at Luanda port.

Luanda, Angola

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

Task Force 'Alfa' of the Spanish Brigade patrols the Blue Line and the area of operations of UNIFIL Sector East.

Task Force 'Alfa' of the Spanish Brigade patrols the Blue Line and the area of operations of UNIFIL Sector East.

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Spanish-led Multinational Brigade gives lectures on gender perspective in UNIFIL Sector East

Spanish-led Multinational Brigade gives lectures on gender perspective in UNIFIL Sector East

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon performs a land and air medical evacuation exercise.

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon performs a land and air medical evacuation exercise.

Marjaayoun, Lebanon

Force Commander hand over-take over of the Spanish contingent in the EUTM-Somalia mission.

Force Commander hand over-take over of the Spanish contingent in the EUTM-Somalia mission.

Mogadishu, Somalia

‘Viespe’ Detachment reaches 500 flight hours at Fetesti Air Base

‘Viespe’ Detachment reaches 500 flight hours at Fetesti Air Base

Fetesti, Romania

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

The OPV ‘Audaz’ stops over in Pointe-Noire

The OPV ‘Audaz’ stops over in Pointe-Noire

En el Golfo de Guinea

Force Protection Tactical Group (FPTG) 'Lauria' continues its training at Koulikoro Base

Force Protection Tactical Group (FPTG) 'Lauria' continues its training at Koulikoro Base

Koulikoro, Mali

Lebanon Brigade clears snow routes in its area of responsibility in southern Lebanon

Lebanon Brigade clears snow routes in its area of responsibility in southern Lebanon

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ‘Infanta Cristina’ starts its maritime surveillance mission

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ‘Infanta Cristina’ starts its maritime surveillance mission

Mediterranean Sea

Spain takes command of the Force in Operation ‘Atalanta’

Spain takes command of the Force in Operation ‘Atalanta’

Port of Souda, Greece

A new Ukrainian contingent arrives in Spain to perfect its military training

A new Ukrainian contingent arrives in Spain to perfect its military training

Madrid

Frigate ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ will be integrated in SNMG1

Frigate ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ will be integrated in SNMG1

At sea

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ‘Serviola’ conducts Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ‘Serviola’ conducts Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

At sea

'Viespe' detachment receives Spanish ambassador to Romania

'Viespe' detachment receives Spanish ambassador to Romania

Fetesti, Romania

Lebanon Brigade gives first aid course to Civil Defence Centres in southern Lebanon

Lebanon Brigade gives first aid course to Civil Defence Centres in southern Lebanon

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Patriot contingent continues its mission and contributes to the international earthquake mitigation response

The Patriot contingent continues its mission and contributes to the international earthquake mitigation response

Türkiye

‘Rayo’ OPV starts its participation in Deterrence and Defence Permanent Operations

‘Rayo’ OPV starts its participation in Deterrence and Defence Permanent Operations

At sea

RACTA 4 deploys in Gibraltar area

RACTA 4 deploys in Gibraltar area

Tarifa, Cádiz

Spanish military personnel continue to improve the living conditions of the population in southern Lebanon through various civil-military activities

Spanish military personnel continue to improve the living conditions of the population in southern Lebanon through various civil-military activities

Lebanon

The 'Audaz' ends its participation in 'OBANGAME EXPRESS 23'

The 'Audaz' ends its participation in 'OBANGAME EXPRESS 23'

Gulf of Guinea

Marfil Tactical Air Detachment 10th anniversary

Marfil Tactical Air Detachment 10th anniversary

Thiès, Senegal

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

The Spanish Lebanon Brigade celebrates Saint John Bosco

The Spanish Lebanon Brigade celebrates Saint John Bosco

Marjayoun, Lebanon

School supply delivery to ‘Hijas de Cristo Rey’ Institute in Senegal

School supply delivery to ‘Hijas de Cristo Rey’ Institute in Senegal

Dakar, Senegal

‘Viespe’ Detachment personnel take over at Fetesti Air Base

‘Viespe’ Detachment personnel take over at Fetesti Air Base

Fetesti, Romania

The Multinational Brigade Sector East participates in UNIFIL Long-gun Shooting Competition

The Multinational Brigade Sector East participates in UNIFIL Long-gun Shooting Competition

Naqoura, Lebanon

Spain´s Brigade in Lebanon pays tribute to the fallen in this UNIFIL area of operations

Spain´s Brigade in Lebanon pays tribute to the fallen in this UNIFIL area of operations

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The 'Lauria' Tactical Force Protection Group deployed in Mali improves its readiness with training activities

The 'Lauria' Tactical Force Protection Group deployed in Mali improves its readiness with training activities

Bamako, Mali

Spanish military lead engineer training days in UNIFIL Sector East

Spanish military lead engineer training days in UNIFIL Sector East

Lebanon

Spanish ambassador to Lebanon visits the Miguel de Cervantes Base

Spanish ambassador to Lebanon visits the Miguel de Cervantes Base

Lebanon

The Spanish OPV “Audaz” will take part in Obangame Express 23 – OE23.

The Spanish OPV “Audaz” will take part in Obangame Express 23 – OE23.

Gulf of Guinea

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon improves water supply in Sarda and delivers warm clothes in Aabbassiyeh

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon improves water supply in Sarda and delivers warm clothes in Aabbassiyeh

Lebanon

The AN/TPS-43M of the Mobile Air Control Group exceeds 2,000 hours of operations in the Area of Operations

The AN/TPS-43M of the Mobile Air Control Group exceeds 2,000 hours of operations in the Area of Operations

Romania

The 40th Contingent takes over in the 'Marfil Detachment'

The 40th Contingent takes over in the 'Marfil Detachment'

Senegal

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 patrol boat 'Serviola' and the frigate 'Méndez Núñez' track a Russian frigate

The patrol boat 'Serviola' and the frigate 'Méndez Núñez' track a Russian frigate

Maritime surveillance

Submarine 'Tramontana' joins NATO's Sea Guardian operation

Submarine 'Tramontana' joins NATO's Sea Guardian operation

Cartagena, Spain

The Lebanon Brigade holds an event to honour the 'Battle of Edchera' and the Former Legionnaire Day

The Lebanon Brigade holds an event to honour the 'Battle of Edchera' and the Former Legionnaire Day

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Spanish Legion remembers the 'Battle of Edchera' in Baghdad

The Spanish Legion remembers the 'Battle of Edchera' in Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq

La brigada española en Líbano organiza unas jornadas de desinfección contra el COVID

La brigada española en Líbano organiza unas jornadas de desinfección contra el COVID

En Líbano

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

OPV 'Audaz' deploys in the African West Coast and the Gulf of Guinea

OPV 'Audaz' deploys in the African West Coast and the Gulf of Guinea

Cartagena Naval Base, Spain

Authority Transfer Ceremony at the Adazi Base

Authority Transfer Ceremony at the Adazi Base

Adazi, Latvia

More than 200 Ukrainians start their military training in Spain

More than 200 Ukrainians start their military training in Spain

Madrid

The offshore patrol vessel 'Atalaya' begins a surveillance and security mission in maritime areas under national sovereignty.

The offshore patrol vessel 'Atalaya' begins a surveillance and security mission in maritime areas under national sovereignty.

In the sea

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organises an explosive´s deactivation workshop

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organises an explosive´s deactivation workshop

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Foot patrols to build closer ties with the population and strengthen security

Foot patrols to build closer ties with the population and strengthen security

En Koulikoro, Mali

Sangué, Sénegal, Mère Paule Lapique School’s children visit Marfil's TAD facilities.

Sangué, Sénegal, Mère Paule Lapique School’s children visit Marfil's TAD facilities.

Thies, Senegal

The 'Viespe' Detachment reaches its first 200 hours of flying at Fetesti Air Base

The 'Viespe' Detachment reaches its first 200 hours of flying at Fetesti Air Base

Fetesti, Romania

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon improves the water supply in Kawkaba and carries out medical assistance in Shebaa.

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon improves the water supply in Kawkaba and carries out medical assistance in Shebaa.

En Líbano

Decorations ceremony for the AADU NASAMS deployed in Latvia

Decorations ceremony for the AADU NASAMS deployed in Latvia

Lielvarde, Latvia

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organises a women's soccer game

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organises a women's soccer game

Qlaiaa, Lebanon

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organised Christmas activities in schools

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon organised Christmas activities in schools

Lebanon

A new contingent takes over in Operation `Support to Türkiye´

A new contingent takes over in Operation `Support to Türkiye´

Adana, Turkey

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

OPV 'Relámpago' (P-43) finishes its deployment in the Gulf of Guinea

OPV 'Relámpago' (P-43) finishes its deployment in the Gulf of Guinea

Gulf of Guinea

Spain takes over EUTM Mali Mission

Spain takes over EUTM Mali Mission

Bamako, Mali

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

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

Djibuti

CAOC Torrejón Commander visits 'Tigru' Detachment in Romania

CAOC Torrejón Commander visits 'Tigru' Detachment in Romania

Romania

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission in areas under national sovereignty

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission in areas under national sovereignty

At Sea

Commander of Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 visits the 'Cristóbal Colón' (F-105)

Commander of Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 visits the 'Cristóbal Colón' (F-105)

Mediterranean Sea

Marfil Detachment celebrates the Patron Saint of the Air Force

Marfil Detachment celebrates the Patron Saint of the Air Force

Thíes, Senegal

The AN/TPS-43M radar of the Mobile Air Control Group reaches 1,000 operational hours in the area of operations

The AN/TPS-43M radar of the Mobile Air Control Group reaches 1,000 operational hours in the area of operations

En Rumanía

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

'Viespe' Detachment receives Full Operational Capability certification from the head of CAOC Torrejón

'Viespe' Detachment receives Full Operational Capability certification from the head of CAOC Torrejón

Romania

The Spanish Eurofighters successfully complete their mission in Bulgaria

The Spanish Eurofighters successfully complete their mission in Bulgaria

Bulgaria

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

Bam 'Relámpago' provides medical assistance to fishing vessel 'Costa de Huelva' in the Gulf of Guinea

Bam 'Relámpago' provides medical assistance to fishing vessel 'Costa de Huelva' in the Gulf of Guinea

Gulf of Guinea

Gunners deployed in Latvia celebrated Saint Barbara's day at Lielvarde air base

Gunners deployed in Latvia celebrated Saint Barbara's day at Lielvarde air base

Letonia

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

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

In Djibouti

Commander of the Operations Command presents the EU Military Assistance mission in support of Ukraine

Commander of the Operations Command presents the EU Military Assistance mission in support of Ukraine

In Toledo

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 offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' undertakes maritime surveillance and security mission

The offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' undertakes maritime surveillance and security mission

Alboran Sea

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' visited by the Spanish ambassador to Croatia

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' visited by the Spanish ambassador to Croatia

Split, Croacia.

Viespe' Detachment visited by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Co-operation

Viespe' Detachment visited by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Co-operation

Romania

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' finishes its participation in the exercise 'Dynamic Guard 22-II'.

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' finishes its participation in the exercise 'Dynamic Guard 22-II'.

Mediterranean Sea.

The Spanish contingent in Mali introduces Spanish as a second language to the local population.

The Spanish contingent in Mali introduces Spanish as a second language to the local population.

Mali

The K9 Unit of the Mobile Air Control Group deploys for the first time in the Area of Operations.

The K9 Unit of the Mobile Air Control Group deploys for the first time in the Area of Operations.

Romania

BAM 'Relámpago' finishes its stopover in the port of Nouakchott

BAM 'Relámpago' finishes its stopover in the port of Nouakchott

Mauritania

Navy divers neutralise a bomb in the port of Águilas

Navy divers neutralise a bomb in the port of Águilas

Águilas, Murcia

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 2nd Brigade 'Rey Alfonso XIII', of The Legion, leads the XXXVIII Lebanon Brigade.

The 2nd Brigade 'Rey Alfonso XIII', of The Legion, leads the XXXVIII Lebanon Brigade.

Marjayoun, Lebanon

'Viespe' Detachment lands at Fetesti Air Base in Romania

'Viespe' Detachment lands at Fetesti Air Base in Romania

Romania

BRILIB XXXVII contingent ends its mission after six months deployed in southern lebanon

BRILIB XXXVII contingent ends its mission after six months deployed in southern lebanon

Marjayun, Lebanon

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon inaugurates a solar panel project for street lamps in Ebel el Saqi.

The Spanish Brigade in Lebanon inaugurates a solar panel project for street lamps in Ebel el Saqi.

En Líbano

The minehunter 'Duero' (F-35) completes its integration in Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group

The minehunter 'Duero' (F-35) completes its integration in Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group

Cartagena

A team from the 3rd Cavalry Regiment 'Montesa´ trains the Senegalese Gendarmerie

A team from the 3rd Cavalry Regiment 'Montesa´ trains the Senegalese Gendarmerie

Thiès,Senegal

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

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

Djibuti

The Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the Latvian Independence Day parade

The Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia takes part in the Latvian Independence Day parade

Riga, Latvia

Spanish 'Leopards', winners of the 'Iron Spear 2022' competition in their category

Spanish 'Leopards', winners of the 'Iron Spear 2022' competition in their category

Adazi Base, Latvia

‘Eagle Eye 22-03’ activation in southern peninsula ends

‘Eagle Eye 22-03’ activation in southern peninsula ends

En Motril, Granada

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit integrated into the Maritime Operational Command

Deployment of a Coastal Defence Unit integrated into the Maritime Operational Command

Mallorca

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

Spain sends six 'Eurofighters' belonging to the '11th wing' to Bulgaria

Spain sends six 'Eurofighters' belonging to the '11th wing' to Bulgaria

Bulgaria

BAM 'Audaz' joins Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations.

BAM 'Audaz' joins Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations.

Mediterranean Sea

The 'Tigru' Detachment reaches its initial operational capability and its command is transferred to the NATO Air Defense structure.

The 'Tigru' Detachment reaches its initial operational capability and its command is transferred to the NATO Air Defense structure.

Romania

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' begins its participation in the exercise 'NIRIIS-22'.

The frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' begins its participation in the exercise 'NIRIIS-22'.

Souda, Grecia

BAM 'Tornado' begins its participation in Surveillance and Deterrence Standing Operations

BAM 'Tornado' begins its participation in Surveillance and Deterrence Standing Operations

Atlantic Ocean

The Tactical Group 'Canarias' deployed in seven of the eight islands of the archipelago

The Tactical Group 'Canarias' deployed in seven of the eight islands of the archipelago

Tenerife

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon intensifies its civil-military cooperation actions with several donations

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon intensifies its civil-military cooperation actions with several donations

Lebanon

The Spanish contingent in Mali supports the stability of this part of the Sahel Area through its training activities.

The Spanish contingent in Mali supports the stability of this part of the Sahel Area through its training activities.

Mali

The 'Cristóbal Colón' (F-105) took part in the 'Neptune Strike 22-2' exercise

The 'Cristóbal Colón' (F-105) took part in the 'Neptune Strike 22-2' exercise

In the Mediterranean Sea

The 'Relámpago' (P-43) provides assistance to national vessels in the Gulf of Guinea

The 'Relámpago' (P-43) provides assistance to national vessels in the Gulf of Guinea

In the Gulf of Guinea

Visit of the Chief of the Air and Space Army Logistic Support Command to the 'Marfil' Detachment

Visit of the Chief of the Air and Space Army Logistic Support Command to the 'Marfil' Detachment

Thies, Senegal

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' participates in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations.

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' participates in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations.

Deployment of an early warning radar in Romania in support of NATO Air Defence

Deployment of an early warning radar in Romania in support of NATO Air Defence

In Romania

The 'Rocinante' program, once again in southern Lebanon

The 'Rocinante' program, once again in southern Lebanon

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

The 'Meteoro' begins its participation in the Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations.

The 'Meteoro' begins its participation in the Permanent Surveillance and Deterrence Operations.

En la mar

The 'Marfil' Detachment carries out several activities of Civil-Military Cooperation

The 'Marfil' Detachment carries out several activities of Civil-Military Cooperation

In Thiès, Senegal

'Almazara' programme, underway again in southern Lebanon’s land

'Almazara' programme, underway again in southern Lebanon’s land

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

Civilians pledge allegiance to the flag at the 'Miguel de Cervantes' Base in Lebanon

Civilians pledge allegiance to the flag at the 'Miguel de Cervantes' Base in Lebanon

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

'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

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' joins the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 as the Spanish contribution

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' joins the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 as the Spanish contribution

Mediterranean Sea

The frigate 'Cristobal Colon' (F-105) begins its participation in the exercise 'Mare Aperto 22-2'

The frigate 'Cristobal Colon' (F-105) begins its participation in the exercise 'Mare Aperto 22-2'

In Taranto, Italia

Intense week of CIMIC activity of the Spanish military in several locations in southern Lebanon

Intense week of CIMIC activity of the Spanish military in several locations in southern Lebanon

Lebanon

Offshore patrol vessel ‘Relámpago’ calls at the port of Douala during its deployment in West Africa

Offshore patrol vessel ‘Relámpago’ calls at the port of Douala during its deployment in West Africa

Douala, Cameroon

Oceanic patrol vessel 'Atalaya' returns to its base port after fulfilling a maritime surveillance and security mission

Oceanic patrol vessel 'Atalaya' returns to its base port after fulfilling a maritime surveillance and security mission

Ferrol

Operation 'Centinela Gallego 2022' for wildfires prevention ends

Operation 'Centinela Gallego 2022' for wildfires prevention ends

Galicia

Offshore patrol boat 'Infanta Cristina' starts a maritime surveillance mission

Offshore patrol boat 'Infanta Cristina' starts a maritime surveillance mission

Mediterranean Sea

The Commander of the Operations Command inspects the military deployed within the operation 'Centinela Gallego'

The Commander of the Operations Command inspects the military deployed within the operation 'Centinela Gallego'

Galicia

The 7th Engineers Regiment works alongside the Senegalese Army in implementing explosive deactivation equipment

The 7th Engineers Regiment works alongside the Senegalese Army in implementing explosive deactivation equipment

In Senegal

Brigade Libre Hidalgo XXXVIII inaugurates a Quick Impact Project in Houla

Brigade Libre Hidalgo XXXVIII inaugurates a Quick Impact Project in Houla

Houla, Lebanon

Patrol boat 'Atalaya' carries out a surveillance and security operation in maritime areas of national sovereignty

Patrol boat 'Atalaya' carries out a surveillance and security operation in maritime areas of national sovereignty

Atlantic Ocean

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' welcomes the Spanish ambassador to Greece on board

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' welcomes the Spanish ambassador to Greece on board

In Piraeus, Greece

Operation Atalanta’s Orión Detachment replacement

Operation Atalanta’s Orión Detachment replacement

Djibouti

BAM 'Meteoro' gets back to maritime surveillance missions

BAM 'Meteoro' gets back to maritime surveillance missions

Atlantic Ocean

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

Multinational exercise 'Silver Arrow 2022' starts, reinforcing the integration and unity of the participants

Multinational exercise 'Silver Arrow 2022' starts, reinforcing the integration and unity of the participants

Latvia

Patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' starts its last maritime surveillance mission

Patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' starts its last maritime surveillance mission

Mediterranean Sea

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' conducts a maritime collaboration with the Greek frigate 'Spetsai'

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' conducts a maritime collaboration with the Greek frigate 'Spetsai'

Mediterranean Sea

The Maritime Operational Command neutralises a projectile in Cala Montjuic

The Maritime Operational Command neutralises a projectile in Cala Montjuic

Rosas, Gerona

Deployment of the 4th Coastal Artillery Regiment in Algeciras

Deployment of the 4th Coastal Artillery Regiment in Algeciras

Algeciras

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

Spanish and German Eurofighters complete the combined quick reaction alert operation

Spanish and German Eurofighters complete the combined quick reaction alert operation

Amari, Estonia

Vessel 'Relámpago' provides medical assistance to a Spanish fishing boat off the coast of Mauritania

Vessel 'Relámpago' provides medical assistance to a Spanish fishing boat off the coast of Mauritania

Atlantic Ocean

'Ámbar' Detachment’s Eurofighters are under the phase of combined alert operations along with the Luftwaffe in Estonia

'Ámbar' Detachment’s Eurofighters are under the phase of combined alert operations along with the Luftwaffe in Estonia

In Ämari, Estonia

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' joins NATO's Operation 'Noble Shield'

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' joins NATO's Operation 'Noble Shield'

Souda, Greece

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' begins a maritime surveillance mission

In the south of the peninsula

The BAM 'Relámpago' deploys to the west coast of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

The BAM 'Relámpago' deploys to the west coast of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

West coast of Africa

Spain joins with Germany in the Baltic Air Police mission in Estonia

Spain joins with Germany in the Baltic Air Police mission in Estonia

In Ämari, Estonia

The OPV 'Rayo (P-42)' starts its participation in the Permanent Operations of surveillance and deterrence

The OPV 'Rayo (P-42)' starts its participation in the Permanent Operations of surveillance and deterrence

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Commander of the OPV 'Furor' (P-46) meets with the chiefs of the detachments of the North African rocks

The Commander of the OPV 'Furor' (P-46) meets with the chiefs of the detachments of the North African rocks

In the Mediterraneo

THE ARMED FORCES FINALIZE DETAILS FOR THE START OF OPERATION 'GALICIAN SENTINEL 22'

THE ARMED FORCES FINALIZE DETAILS FOR THE START OF OPERATION 'GALICIAN SENTINEL 22'

In Pontevedra

Open day at the Miguel de Cervantes Base with the participation of more than one hundred Lebanese children

Open day at the Miguel de Cervantes Base with the participation of more than one hundred Lebanese children

Marjayoun, Lebanon

The Operation Patrol Vessel 'Furor' (P-46) can be visited during its stopover in Almeria

The Operation Patrol Vessel 'Furor' (P-46) can be visited during its stopover in Almeria

In Almeria

Handover ceremony for the Chief of Contingent in Iraq presided over by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Handover ceremony for the Chief of Contingent in Iraq presided over by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Baghdad, Iraq

Spain hands over leadership of NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to Hungary

Spain hands over leadership of NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to Hungary

Šiauliai, Lithuania

The submarine 'Tramontana' is integrated in the operation 'Sea Guardian'

The submarine 'Tramontana' is integrated in the operation 'Sea Guardian'

In Cartagena

The OPV 'Tornado P-44' completes its activation in Permanent Maritime Surveillance Operations

The OPV 'Tornado P-44' completes its activation in Permanent Maritime Surveillance Operations

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Lebanon Brigade celebrates an event in honor of St. James the Apostle, patron saint of Spain and of the Spanish Cavalry

The Lebanon Brigade celebrates an event in honor of St. James the Apostle, patron saint of Spain and of the Spanish Cavalry

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

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

'Marfil’ detachment welcomes Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs

'Marfil’ detachment welcomes Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs

Thiès, Senegal

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

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

Djibouti

A new Spanish contingent takes over in Latvia after six months deployed at the Adazi base

A new Spanish contingent takes over in Latvia after six months deployed at the Adazi base

Latvia

The 38th contingent of ’Marfil’ tactical Air Detachment takes over

The 38th contingent of ’Marfil’ tactical Air Detachment takes over

Thies, Senegal

Frigate 'Almirante Juan de Borbón' starts its deployment within Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Frigate 'Almirante Juan de Borbón' starts its deployment within Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Mediterranean Sea

Patrol boat 'Infanta Elena' takes part in the Surveillance and Deterrence Standing Operations

Patrol boat 'Infanta Elena' takes part in the Surveillance and Deterrence Standing Operations

Mediterranean Sea

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

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

Gulf of Aden

Spanish and French military personnel execute joint training sessions at the Miguel de Cervantes Base

Spanish and French military personnel execute joint training sessions at the Miguel de Cervantes Base

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Offshore patrol vessel 'Tornado' starts its maritime surveillance operations activation

Offshore patrol vessel 'Tornado' starts its maritime surveillance operations activation

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

The Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia is visited by the Speaker of Congress Meritxell Batet

The Spanish contingent deployed in Latvia is visited by the Speaker of Congress Meritxell Batet

Adazi, Latvia

The Legion honours the last Spanish fallen soldier in Iraq

The Legion honours the last Spanish fallen soldier in Iraq

Iraq

Spanish Brigade officially welcomes the Argentine contingent with its flag raising

Spanish Brigade officially welcomes the Argentine contingent with its flag raising

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Offshore patrol vessel 'Meteoro' completes its deployment as commanding ship of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Maritime Group

Offshore patrol vessel 'Meteoro' completes its deployment as commanding ship of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Maritime Group

Mediterranean Sea

Spanish Brigade participates in joint live-fire manoeuvres

Spanish Brigade participates in joint live-fire manoeuvres

Lebanon

An Air Defence Unit strengthens air defence in Latvia with a NASAMS system

An Air Defence Unit strengthens air defence in Latvia with a NASAMS system

Latvia

Vessels 'Blas de Lezo' and 'Cantabria' return to Ferrol

Vessels 'Blas de Lezo' and 'Cantabria' return to Ferrol

In Ferrol (A Coruña)

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon honours Corporal Ospina and the fallen in El Khiam

Spanish Brigade in Lebanon honours Corporal Ospina and the fallen in El Khiam

Marjayoun, Lebanon

A new contingent takes over in NATO’s Operation 'Support to Türkiye'

A new contingent takes over in NATO’s Operation 'Support to Türkiye'

Türkiye

Personnel from the Ceuta 54th Regulars Group train Senegalese Armed Forces troops

Personnel from the Ceuta 54th Regulars Group train Senegalese Armed Forces troops

Senegal

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' returns to Ferrol after completing its deployment to the West African coast and the Gulf of Guinea

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' returns to Ferrol after completing its deployment to the West African coast and the Gulf of Guinea

Atlantic Ocean

Spanish military train the Senegalese Armed Forces in precision firing

Spanish military train the Senegalese Armed Forces in precision firing

Senegal

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

Spanish military restore the supply of drinking water in a school in Ain Arab

Spanish military restore the supply of drinking water in a school in Ain Arab

Ain Arab, Lebanon

Frigate 'Reina Sofía' joins 'Sea Guardian' Operation

Frigate 'Reina Sofía' joins 'Sea Guardian' Operation

Rota, Spain

The current EUTM RCA contingent completes its Training Operational Cycle

The current EUTM RCA contingent completes its Training Operational Cycle

Bangui, Central African Republic

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

Offshore patrol vessel 'Relámpago' set sail to join the standing surveillance and deterrence operations

Offshore patrol vessel 'Relámpago' set sail to join the standing surveillance and deterrence operations

Canary Islands

The Spanish contingent in Mali relieves its personnel to keep on with the mission

The Spanish contingent in Mali relieves its personnel to keep on with the mission

Mali

Frigate 'Blas de Lezo' and AOR 'Cantabria' will call at the port of Malaga

Frigate 'Blas de Lezo' and AOR 'Cantabria' will call at the port of Malaga

Western Mediterranean

The Chief of the Air Force Staff visits Detachment 'Marfil'

The Chief of the Air Force Staff visits Detachment 'Marfil'

In Thiès, Senegal

The 'Serviola' ends its visit to Dakar

The 'Serviola' ends its visit to Dakar

In Senegal

Spanish troops in Latvia lead a breach opening operation

Spanish troops in Latvia lead a breach opening operation

In Latvia

The ship 'Ysabel' docks in Beirut for the first time in a logistical support operation for the OP 'Libre Hidalgo'

The ship 'Ysabel' docks in Beirut for the first time in a logistical support operation for the OP 'Libre Hidalgo'

Beirut, Líbano

Offshore patrol boat 'Infanta Cristina' starts its participation in the Standing Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

Offshore patrol boat 'Infanta Cristina' starts its participation in the Standing Surveillance and Deterrence Operations

South of the Iberian Peninsula

Standing NATO mine countermeasures group two commemorates the 40th anniversary of Spain's entry into NATO

Standing NATO mine countermeasures group two commemorates the 40th anniversary of Spain's entry into NATO

En la mar

Spanish drinking water supply project in the south of Lebanon

Spanish drinking water supply project in the south of Lebanon

Arab el Wazzani, Lebanon

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

Lebanon Brigade XXXVII takes over command of 'Libre Hidalgo' operation

Lebanon Brigade XXXVII takes over command of 'Libre Hidalgo' operation

Lebanon

Improving the supply of drinking water in southern Lebanon

Improving the supply of drinking water in southern Lebanon

Bourj Al Malouke, Lebanon

'The activation of 'Synergy 01-22' indicates our high degree of interoperability in the security of Spain'

'The activation of 'Synergy 01-22' indicates our high degree of interoperability in the security of Spain'

In the Canary Islands

The BAM 'Rayo' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations

The BAM 'Rayo' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations

In the Palmas of Gran Canaria

The AOR 'Cantabria' shows its versatility in NATO Standing Maritime Group.

The AOR 'Cantabria' shows its versatility in NATO Standing Maritime Group.

In the Mediterranean

‘Synergy 01-22': Surveillance, deterrence and knowledge of the environment put to the test in the Canary Islands

‘Synergy 01-22': Surveillance, deterrence and knowledge of the environment put to the test in the Canary Islands

In the Canary Islands

Operation Atalanta's Orion Detachment troop replacement

Operation Atalanta's Orion Detachment troop replacement

In Djibouti

The Chief of Staff of the Spanish Air Force visits the Spanish troops in the Baltic Air Police mission

The Chief of Staff of the Spanish Air Force visits the Spanish troops in the Baltic Air Police mission

In Siauliai, Lithuania

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

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

In Seychelles

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' rescues a boat adrift with immigrants

The offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' rescues a boat adrift with immigrants

In the Mediterranean

The Spanish contingent in Latvia achieved outstanding results in the 'Iron Spear 2022' shooting competition

The Spanish contingent in Latvia achieved outstanding results in the 'Iron Spear 2022' shooting competition

At Base Adazi, Latvia

Opening of a Civil Defence Training Centre in Southern Lebanon

Opening of a Civil Defence Training Centre in Southern Lebanon

Marjayoun, Lebanon

ESPS 'Cantabria' joins NATO's naval forces in the Mediterranean

ESPS 'Cantabria' joins NATO's naval forces in the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Sea

The Director General of the Guardia Civil visits the Marfil Air Tactical Detachment

The Director General of the Guardia Civil visits the Marfil Air Tactical Detachment

In Thiès, Senegal

EUTM RCA welcomes general Colomer, Eurocorps Deputy Commander, to Moanas' Camp

EUTM RCA welcomes general Colomer, Eurocorps Deputy Commander, to Moanas' Camp

Bangui, Central African Republic

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

The offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' makes a calling in Malabo

The offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' makes a calling in Malabo

In Malabo

The eFP X contingent unit proves its rapid integration capability into the NATO structure.

The eFP X contingent unit proves its rapid integration capability into the NATO structure.

Latvia

ESPS 'Serviola' ends deployment in Ghana following its contribution to maritime security in the area

ESPS 'Serviola' ends deployment in Ghana following its contribution to maritime security in the area

Sekondi, Ghana

The offshore patrol vessel 'Vigía' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations

The offshore patrol vessel 'Vigía' begins its participation in permanent surveillance and deterrence operations

In the south of the Iberian Peninsula

Takeover of the 36th Air Force contingent of the Marfil Air Tactical Detachment

Takeover of the 36th Air Force contingent of the Marfil Air Tactical Detachment

In Thiès, Senegal

The patrol vessel 'Centinela' returns to Ferrol after taking part in a maritime security operation

The patrol vessel 'Centinela' returns to Ferrol after taking part in a maritime security operation

In Ferrol

ESPS 'Serviola' hosts the first high level event between the European Union and Nigeria

ESPS 'Serviola' hosts the first high level event between the European Union and Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

UNIFIL’s Force Commander presides over the UN medal ceremony for the spanish contingent

UNIFIL’s Force Commander presides over the UN medal ceremony for the spanish contingent

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Offshore patrol vessel 'Centinela' starts a maritime security operation at the Mediterranean Sea

Offshore patrol vessel 'Centinela' starts a maritime security operation at the Mediterranean Sea

Ferrol, Spain

BAM 'Relámpago' returns to its base after fulfilling the entrusted mission

BAM 'Relámpago' returns to its base after fulfilling the entrusted mission

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Spanish detachment 'Marfil' builds a water well for Paule Lapique school in Sangué

Spanish detachment 'Marfil' builds a water well for Paule Lapique school in Sangué

Thiès, Senegal

General Lázaro Sáenz pays first visit to the Spanish contingent at 'Miguel de Cervantes' Base

General Lázaro Sáenz pays first visit to the Spanish contingent at 'Miguel de Cervantes' Base

Marjayun, Lebanon

Detachment 'Strela' successfully completes the enhanced Air Policing mission in Bulgaria

Detachment 'Strela' successfully completes the enhanced Air Policing mission in Bulgaria

Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria

Spain leads NATO's Air Policing mission in the Baltics

Spain leads NATO's Air Policing mission in the Baltics

Šiauliai, Lithuania

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

The Spanish contingent in the United Nations mission supports the economic development of the area

The Spanish contingent in the United Nations mission supports the economic development of the area

Marjayun, Lebanon

The Spanish EUTM RCA XIII contingent carries out a medical emergency response exercise

The Spanish EUTM RCA XIII contingent carries out a medical emergency response exercise

Bangui, Central African Republic

Offshore patrol vessel 'AUDAZ' completes its integration into operation 'Sea Guardian'

Offshore patrol vessel 'AUDAZ' completes its integration into operation 'Sea Guardian'

Western Mediterranean

The first 'Eagle Eye' activation of the year within the permanent operations framework comes to an end

The first 'Eagle Eye' activation of the year within the permanent operations framework comes to an end

ESPS ‘Relámpago’ set off a surveillance patrol in the Canary Islands

ESPS ‘Relámpago’ set off a surveillance patrol in the Canary Islands

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' starts its participation in the African Deployment

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' starts its participation in the African Deployment

Ferrol, Spain

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

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

Djibouti

Spanish sappers lead a training seminar to counter explosive threats in UNIFIL Sector East

Spanish sappers lead a training seminar to counter explosive threats in UNIFIL Sector East

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Aerospace Operational Command kicks off Exercise Eagle-eye-21

Aerospace Operational Command kicks off Exercise Eagle-eye-21

A Coruña

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

ESPS ‘Audaz’ joins Operation Sea Guardian

ESPS ‘Audaz’ joins Operation Sea Guardian

Mediterranean Sea

The current Spanish contingent deployed to Mali reaches its mission midterm

The current Spanish contingent deployed to Mali reaches its mission midterm

Mali

Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta visits Spanish Detachment 'Orion'

Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta visits Spanish Detachment 'Orion'

Djibouti

The Paule Lapique de Sangué school visits the Spanish 'Marfil' detachment during an open day

The Paule Lapique de Sangué school visits the Spanish 'Marfil' detachment during an open day

Thiès, Senegal

Spanish soldiers in Lebanon prove that sport brings people together

Spanish soldiers in Lebanon prove that sport brings people together

In Marjayoun, Lebanon

ESPS 'Tornado' begins its participation in the African Deployment

ESPS 'Tornado' begins its participation in the African Deployment

In the Gulf of Guinea

Spain's MoD attends the swearing-in ceremony of Spanish General Lázaro Sáenz as head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Spain's MoD attends the swearing-in ceremony of Spanish General Lázaro Sáenz as head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

UNIFIL HQ, Lebanon

Detachment ‘Strela’ ready to provide security in Bulgarian airspace

Detachment ‘Strela’ ready to provide security in Bulgarian airspace

Graf Ignatievo AFB, Bulgaria

UNIFIL's Spanish contingent hands over donated sports equipment to school in Kafer Kela

UNIFIL's Spanish contingent hands over donated sports equipment to school in Kafer Kela

Lebanon

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

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

Mediterranean Sea

Spanish military personnel supports training of Somali armed forces

Spanish military personnel supports training of Somali armed forces

Mogadishu, Somalia

A new Spanish contingent takes over in EUTM RCA

A new Spanish contingent takes over in EUTM RCA

Bangui, CAR

The Coastal Artillery Defence Unit joins the Maritime Operational Command

The Coastal Artillery Defence Unit joins the Maritime Operational Command

In Tarifa

Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Infanta Cristina' kicks off a maritime surveillance mission in the south of the peninsula

Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Infanta Cristina' kicks off a maritime surveillance mission in the south of the peninsula

Strait of Gibraltar

Exercise ‘RITEX’, a major challenge for the Multinational Brigade, Sector East

Exercise ‘RITEX’, a major challenge for the Multinational Brigade, Sector East

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Spanish military to instruct personnel from UNIFIL Sector East and the Lebanese Army on COVID disinfection

Spanish military to instruct personnel from UNIFIL Sector East and the Lebanese Army on COVID disinfection

In Lebanon

The 35th contingent of 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment takes over

The 35th contingent of 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment takes over

Thiès, Senegal

The Spanish contingent carries out the transfer of authority in Latvia

The Spanish contingent carries out the transfer of authority in Latvia

Latvia

Operation Atalanta's 'Orion' Detachment rotates its personnel

Operation Atalanta's 'Orion' Detachment rotates its personnel

Djibouti

Spanish Armed Forces to continue leading NATO's countermine mission with vessel 'Meteoro'

Spanish Armed Forces to continue leading NATO's countermine mission with vessel 'Meteoro'

Mediterranean Sea

A new contingent takes over in Operation 'Support to Turkey'

A new contingent takes over in Operation 'Support to Turkey'

Turkey

Canarian accent in the United Nations mission in Lebanon

Canarian accent in the United Nations mission in Lebanon

Marjayoun – Lebanon

BRILIB XXXVI starts its work on Lebanese soil after the transfer of authority ceremony (TOA)

BRILIB XXXVI starts its work on Lebanese soil after the transfer of authority ceremony (TOA)

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Spanish units of the enhance Foward Presence (eFP) Battle Group participated in exercise 'Winter Shield'

Spanish units of the enhance Foward Presence (eFP) Battle Group participated in exercise 'Winter Shield'

Latvia

BRILIB XXXV returns to Spain after its mission in Lebanon

BRILIB XXXV returns to Spain after its mission in Lebanon

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Marfil Detachment commemorates Wing-35 support to the operation with a 35km run

Marfil Detachment commemorates Wing-35 support to the operation with a 35km run

Thiès, Senegal

Renewal of the Spanish contingent in Mali

Renewal of the Spanish contingent in Mali

Mali

Mobile Training Team trains Cape Verdean Armed Forces

Mobile Training Team trains Cape Verdean Armed Forces

Cape Verde

Spanish troops in Mali donate material and toys handcrafted by the contingent

Spanish troops in Mali donate material and toys handcrafted by the contingent

Mali

Spanish military at EUFOR Althea Headquarters

Spanish military at EUFOR Althea Headquarters

Bosnia i Herzegovina

First assessment of the Joint Force Headquarters 1-Core Element

First assessment of the Joint Force Headquarters 1-Core Element

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

35th Wing reaches 5000 flight hours with the T-21 in the `Marfil´ Detachment

35th Wing reaches 5000 flight hours with the T-21 in the `Marfil´ Detachment

En Thiès, Senegal

The Battle Group in Latvia shows its combat capability in the exercise 'Bold Axe'

The Battle Group in Latvia shows its combat capability in the exercise 'Bold Axe'

Latvia

The Spanish contingent, the largest in the EU Training Mission in Mali

The Spanish contingent, the largest in the EU Training Mission in Mali

Mali

'Military Day' celebration at 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment

'Military Day' celebration at 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment

Thiès, Senegal

The director of the Instituto Cervantes in Dakar gives a lecture to the staff of the Marfil Detachment

The director of the Instituto Cervantes in Dakar gives a lecture to the staff of the Marfil Detachment

Thiès, Senegal

Frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón ends its deployment with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG-1)

Frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón ends its deployment with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG-1)

North Sea

Joint training between the Multinational Sector East Brigade and Lebanese Army units

Joint training between the Multinational Sector East Brigade and Lebanese Army units

Marjayoun (Lebanon)

Exercise 'BLACK EAGLE' Deployment of the Multinational Brigade Sector East Forward Command Post

Exercise 'BLACK EAGLE' Deployment of the Multinational Brigade Sector East Forward Command Post

En Marjayoun – UNP 9.66 / Líbano

Permanent Operations contribute to the deterrence of potential threats with 24/7 presence on national territory

Permanent Operations contribute to the deterrence of potential threats with 24/7 presence on national territory

Madrid

Spanish Air Force personnel belonging to 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment, take over

Spanish Air Force personnel belonging to 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment, take over

Thiès, Senegal

A Spanish mechanised tactical subgroup chosen to represent Latvia's eFP mission for exercise 'Iron Wolf' in Lithuania

A Spanish mechanised tactical subgroup chosen to represent Latvia's eFP mission for exercise 'Iron Wolf' in Lithuania

Lithuania

Spanish mine hunter 'Segura' joins Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Spanish mine hunter 'Segura' joins Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Aegean Sea

Offshore patrol vessel 'Vigía' returns home after four months in the Gulf of Guinea

Offshore patrol vessel 'Vigía' returns home after four months in the Gulf of Guinea

Gulf of Guinea

BRILIB XXXV personnel are awarded with the UNIFIL medal

BRILIB XXXV personnel are awarded with the UNIFIL medal

Marjayoun, Lebanon

'Eagle Eye 21-03' activation conducted in the province of Castellón comes to an end

'Eagle Eye 21-03' activation conducted in the province of Castellón comes to an end

Castellón, Spain

The Aerospace Operational Command initiates the activation 'Eagle Eye 21-03'

The Aerospace Operational Command initiates the activation 'Eagle Eye 21-03'

Castellón, Spain

Submarine 'Tramontana' ends deployment in NATO’s operation 'Sea Guardian'

Submarine 'Tramontana' ends deployment in NATO’s operation 'Sea Guardian'

Cartagena

Spanish Army trains Senegalese Armed Forces in logistics calculation

Spanish Army trains Senegalese Armed Forces in logistics calculation

In Senegal

The Spanish contingent in Lebanon puts military communications to the test

The Spanish contingent in Lebanon puts military communications to the test

Marjayoun, Lebanon

Spanish warship "Rayo" hosts the Spanish Ambassador to Turkey while in Istanbul

Spanish warship "Rayo" hosts the Spanish Ambassador to Turkey while in Istanbul

In Turkey

Spanish military forces from the enhanced Forward Presence mission take part in exercise 'Eager Leopard' in Lithuania

Spanish military forces from the enhanced Forward Presence mission take part in exercise 'Eager Leopard' in Lithuania

Lithuania

Frigate 'Almirante Juan de Borbón' begins deployment within the NATO Standing Naval Group 1

Frigate 'Almirante Juan de Borbón' begins deployment within the NATO Standing Naval Group 1

At sea

Spanish Navy's 'Vigía' carries out exercises along with an Italian Navy figate in waters of the Gulf of Guinea

Spanish Navy's 'Vigía' carries out exercises along with an Italian Navy figate in waters of the Gulf of Guinea

African Deployment

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

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

Djibouti

15 years of Spanish presence in the United Nations mission in southern Lebanon

15 years of Spanish presence in the United Nations mission in southern Lebanon

Marjayoun

Exercise "INTERSECTOR" conducted by the Reserve units of the Multinational Brigade of the Eastern Sector in action

Exercise "INTERSECTOR" conducted by the Reserve units of the Multinational Brigade of the Eastern Sector in action

In Marjayoun – Lebanon

The most important exercise under the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission, Silver Arrow, starts

The most important exercise under the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission, Silver Arrow, starts

In Latvia

‘Atalaya’ returns to the base port after carrying out a new maritime surveillance and security mission

‘Atalaya’ returns to the base port after carrying out a new maritime surveillance and security mission

In Ferrol

UNIFIL extends its mandate in South Lebanon

UNIFIL extends its mandate in South Lebanon

In Marjayoun – Lebanon

Spain's leadership within the NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission comes to an end

Spain's leadership within the NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission comes to an end

Šiauliai (Lituania)

Spanish Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Vigía' calls at the port of Pointe Noire

Spanish Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Vigía' calls at the port of Pointe Noire

Congo

The submarine 'Tramontana' calls at the port of Augusta (Sicily) after completing the first part of its deployment.

The submarine 'Tramontana' calls at the port of Augusta (Sicily) after completing the first part of its deployment.

In Augusta, Italia

Spanish Navy's 'Vigía' assists a fishing boat after 5 days drifting over 70 miles off the coast

Spanish Navy's 'Vigía' assists a fishing boat after 5 days drifting over 70 miles off the coast

Angola waters

The Spanish contingent within EUTM RCA gives away graphic gear to a film centre

The Spanish contingent within EUTM RCA gives away graphic gear to a film centre

RCA

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 conducts a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the Armed Forces of Malta

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 conducts a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the Armed Forces of Malta

Republic of Malta

Submarine 'Tramontana' joins NATO's Operation Sea Guardian

Submarine 'Tramontana' joins NATO's Operation Sea Guardian

Cartagena

The East Sector Brigade develops the exercise 'Angel Rescue' III / 21

The East Sector Brigade develops the exercise 'Angel Rescue' III / 21

In Lebanon

UNIFIL Spanish contingent to promote support for education system in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL Spanish contingent to promote support for education system in southern Lebanon

Lebanon

Spanish military trained Lebanese Armed Forces to confront COVID-19

Spanish military trained Lebanese Armed Forces to confront COVID-19

Lebanon

Transfer of Authority within the Spanish contingent in operation 'Support to Irak'

Transfer of Authority within the Spanish contingent in operation 'Support to Irak'

Baghdad

Latvia's Battle Group deploys all its capabilities on 'Valiant Forger' exercise

Latvia's Battle Group deploys all its capabilities on 'Valiant Forger' exercise

Latvia

NATO'S SNMCMG-2 visits the port of Haifa

NATO'S SNMCMG-2 visits the port of Haifa

Haifa, Israel

Spanish Navy's warship 'Vigia' conducts multilateral exercise with Nigerian and US vessels

Spanish Navy's warship 'Vigia' conducts multilateral exercise with Nigerian and US vessels

Gulf of Guinea

Spanish Navy's 'Rayo' welcomes Spain's Ambassador to Israel during his stay in Haifa

Spanish Navy's 'Rayo' welcomes Spain's Ambassador to Israel during his stay in Haifa

Haifa, Israel

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

Spanish soldiers from the 'Libre Hidalgo' operation deliver toys and food donated by Spanish organisations at a Caritas centre.

Spanish soldiers from the 'Libre Hidalgo' operation deliver toys and food donated by Spanish organisations at a Caritas centre.

Kleyaa, Lebanon

Eurofighters from Detachment Vilkas participate in the 'Festival of the Sea' in Klaipėda

Eurofighters from Detachment Vilkas participate in the 'Festival of the Sea' in Klaipėda

In Klaipėda (Lituania)

Spanish Air Force personnel within the 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment takes over

Spanish Air Force personnel within the 'Marfil' Tactical Air Detachment takes over

Dakar, Senegal

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' starts a maritime surveillance mission in the south of the Iberian Peninsula

Offshore patrol vessel 'Serviola' starts a maritime surveillance mission in the south of the Iberian Peninsula

Maritime Surveillance

The ninth Spanish rotation within the eFP mission in Latvia begins its journey

The ninth Spanish rotation within the eFP mission in Latvia begins its journey

Latvia

A new Spanish replacement takes over as EUTM-RCA Chief of Staff

A new Spanish replacement takes over as EUTM-RCA Chief of Staff

Bangui, RCA

MOPS Commander visits 'Alboran' detachment embarked on the 'Audaz'

MOPS Commander visits 'Alboran' detachment embarked on the 'Audaz'

Alborán Island, Spain

Operations Command, Estudiantes Foundation and Movistar donate sports equipment to Somali women's basketball team

Operations Command, Estudiantes Foundation and Movistar donate sports equipment to Somali women's basketball team

Retamares Base, (Pozuelo de Alarcón)

Spain's Prime Minister visits Vilkas Detachment

Spain's Prime Minister visits Vilkas Detachment

In Šiauliai (Lituania)

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visits troops deployed in Latvia

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visits troops deployed in Latvia

Latvia

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

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

Djibouti

Spanish Navy's offshore patrol 'Vigía' docks in Praia to kick off Military Cooperation Activities with the Cape Verdean Army

Spanish Navy's offshore patrol 'Vigía' docks in Praia to kick off Military Cooperation Activities with the Cape Verdean Army

Cape Verde

Spanish Army’s helicopter unit arrives in Bamako to join European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali)

Spanish Army’s helicopter unit arrives in Bamako to join European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali)

Mali

Spanish ‘Leopardo 2E’ Main Battle Tank within the eFP Lithuania take part in exercise ‘Raging Leopard’

Spanish ‘Leopardo 2E’ Main Battle Tank within the eFP Lithuania take part in exercise ‘Raging Leopard’

Lithuania

Offshore patrol vessel 'Rayo' leaves the port of Cartagena as SNMCMG-2 flagship

Offshore patrol vessel 'Rayo' leaves the port of Cartagena as SNMCMG-2 flagship

Cartagena, Spain

Frigate 'Navarra' takes over within Operation Atalanta

Frigate 'Navarra' takes over within Operation Atalanta

Off the coast of Somalia

NATO Standing Naval Forces take over in Cartagena

NATO Standing Naval Forces take over in Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

Frigate 'Méndez Núñez' completes its last patrol as SNMG-2 flagship

Frigate 'Méndez Núñez' completes its last patrol as SNMG-2 flagship

Mediterranean Sea

The Spanish Liaison Team in Senegal conducts activities on NBC Healthcare and Transportation of Hazardous Cargo

The Spanish Liaison Team in Senegal conducts activities on NBC Healthcare and Transportation of Hazardous Cargo

Senegal

eFP Battlegroup 'Latvia' completes live-fire exercise 'Crossbow'

eFP Battlegroup 'Latvia' completes live-fire exercise 'Crossbow'

Latvia

Diplomatic representatives of the European Union visit Spanish offshore patrol 'Furor'

Diplomatic representatives of the European Union visit Spanish offshore patrol 'Furor'

Cote d’Ivoire

Brigade ‘Aragon’ I takes over the command of UNIFIL’s Sector East

Brigade ‘Aragon’ I takes over the command of UNIFIL’s Sector East

Lebanon

Battle Group ‘eFP Latvia’ completes exercise ‘Summer Shield’

Battle Group ‘eFP Latvia’ completes exercise ‘Summer Shield’

Latvia

Tribute to the fallen in Mostar

Tribute to the fallen in Mostar

Bosnia i Herzegovina

Spanish Units of Latvia eFP multinational battalion take part in exercise 'Wolverine Splinter'

Spanish Units of Latvia eFP multinational battalion take part in exercise 'Wolverine Splinter'

Latvia

Spanish Ambassador to Lithuania visits Detachment Vilkas 2021

Spanish Ambassador to Lithuania visits Detachment Vilkas 2021

Šiauliai (Lithuania)

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' starts a maritime surveillance mission in waters of sovereignty and national interest

Offshore patrol vessel 'Infanta Elena' starts a maritime surveillance mission in waters of sovereignty and national interest

Mediterranean Sea

The last Spanish troops deployed in Afghanistan arrive home

The last Spanish troops deployed in Afghanistan arrive home

Torrejón AFB, Madrid

Focus on Africa Seminar: "The Gulf of Guinea has a strategic interest that makes it necessary to intensify the attention on this maritime space"

Focus on Africa Seminar: "The Gulf of Guinea has a strategic interest that makes it necessary to intensify the attention on this maritime space"

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Offshore patrol 'Serviola' starts a maritime surveillance task in southern Spain

Offshore patrol 'Serviola' starts a maritime surveillance task in southern Spain

At sea

Spain takes the lead within NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission

Spain takes the lead within NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission

Šiauliai (Lithuania)

Tajo minehunter's deployment within NATO's Standing Standing Maritime Mine Action Group No. 2 (SNMCMG-2) comes to an end

Tajo minehunter's deployment within NATO's Standing Standing Maritime Mine Action Group No. 2 (SNMCMG-2) comes to an end

Mahón (Spain)

Frigate 'Méndez Núñez' completes exercise PHIBEX-21 along with the Italian Navy

Frigate 'Méndez Núñez' completes exercise PHIBEX-21 along with the Italian Navy

Central Mediterranean Sea

'Eagle Eye 21-01' activation is successfully completed

'Eagle Eye 21-01' activation is successfully completed

Canary Islands

Spanish Navy patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' visits Almeria

Spanish Navy patrol vessel 'Infanta Cristina' visits Almeria

Almería

Spanish warship 'Furor' hosts the Gabonese Minister of Defence during its Defence Diplomacy mission in Africa

Spanish warship 'Furor' hosts the Gabonese Minister of Defence during its Defence Diplomacy mission in Africa

Port of Libreville (Gabón)

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

EUTM-Somalia trainers conduct the first Basic Intelligence Course delivered to Officers of the Somali Army

EUTM-Somalia trainers conduct the first Basic Intelligence Course delivered to Officers of the Somali Army

Mogadishu, Somalia

The 33rd Air Force contingent takes over at 'Marfil' Detachment

The 33rd Air Force contingent takes over at 'Marfil' Detachment

Dakar, Senegal

Exercise TAD 21-01 conducted by Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón ends

Exercise TAD 21-01 conducted by Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón ends

Torrejón AFB, Madrid

Aerospace Operational Command launches 'Eagle Eye 21-01' activation

Aerospace Operational Command launches 'Eagle Eye 21-01' activation

Canary Islands

The crew of vessel 'Furor' gives away computer equipment donated by the NGO 'Amigos del Tercer Mundo' to a school in Cameroon

The crew of vessel 'Furor' gives away computer equipment donated by the NGO 'Amigos del Tercer Mundo' to a school in Cameroon

Port of Douala (Cameroon)

Spanish units deployed in Latvia achieve maximum integration within the eFP Multinational Battalion

Spanish units deployed in Latvia achieve maximum integration within the eFP Multinational Battalion

Latvia

Spanish and French contingents in Lebanon carry out a joint training session

Spanish and French contingents in Lebanon carry out a joint training session

Lebanon

Patrol vessel 'Tornado' conducts maritime surveillance missions in Canary Islands waters

Patrol vessel 'Tornado' conducts maritime surveillance missions in Canary Islands waters

Canary Islands

Spanish servicemen deployed in Lebanon receive UNIFIL medal

Spanish servicemen deployed in Lebanon receive UNIFIL medal

Lebanon

Spain's Prime Minister visits tactical air detachment 'Marfil'

Spain's Prime Minister visits tactical air detachment 'Marfil'

Senegal

Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds meeting with military personnel deployed in Latvia

Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds meeting with military personnel deployed in Latvia

Latvia

Patrol Vessel 'Furor' trains with naval units of the European Union in Gulf of Guinea waters

Patrol Vessel 'Furor' trains with naval units of the European Union in Gulf of Guinea waters

Gulf of Guinea waters

Patrol vessel 'CENTINELA' will conduct a maritime security operation throughout the Strait of Gibraltar

Patrol vessel 'CENTINELA' will conduct a maritime security operation throughout the Strait of Gibraltar

Ferrol, Spain

Spanish Eurofighters' mission in Romania is successfully completed

Spanish Eurofighters' mission in Romania is successfully completed

Romania

Spanish vessel 'Furor' performs military cooperation activities in exercise 'Obangame Express 21'

Spanish vessel 'Furor' performs military cooperation activities in exercise 'Obangame Express 21'

En costa occidental de África

Commander of next Spanish contingent to be deployed in Latvia visits the Base of Adazi

Commander of next Spanish contingent to be deployed in Latvia visits the Base of Adazi

Latvia

EUTM RCA completes the 2nd course for the Amphibious Battalion of the Central African Armed Forces

EUTM RCA completes the 2nd course for the Amphibious Battalion of the Central African Armed Forces

Central African Republic

Spanish frigate 'Méndez Núñez' takes over from the 'Cristóbal Colón' as SNMG-2 flagship

Spanish frigate 'Méndez Núñez' takes over from the 'Cristóbal Colón' as SNMG-2 flagship

Constanza, Romania

The Spanish contingent in EUFOR 'Althea' takes over

The Spanish contingent in EUFOR 'Althea' takes over

Bosnia i Herzegovina

Spanish Engineer Unit leads explosive ordnance disposal training in southern Lebanon

Spanish Engineer Unit leads explosive ordnance disposal training in southern Lebanon

Lebanon

Spanish military in Mali cooperates with an educational institution for women

Spanish military in Mali cooperates with an educational institution for women

Mali

Spanish military in the Central African Republic contributes to the training of new military personnel in the country

Spanish military in the Central African Republic contributes to the training of new military personnel in the country

Central African Republic

Spanish warship ‘Furor’ medevacs an injured Spanish fisherman on Guinea-Bissau waters

Spanish warship ‘Furor’ medevacs an injured Spanish fisherman on Guinea-Bissau waters

Gulf of Guinea

Spanish CIMIC team donates audiovisual equipment to the Association of Young Deaf People for Development in Mali

Spanish CIMIC team donates audiovisual equipment to the Association of Young Deaf People for Development in Mali

Mali

Spanish troops take part in NATO's exercise 'Wolverine Strike' within the enhanced Forward Presence

Spanish troops take part in NATO's exercise 'Wolverine Strike' within the enhanced Forward Presence

Latvia

Spain's Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish contingent stationed in Lebanon

Spain's Chief of Defence Staff visits Spanish contingent stationed in Lebanon

Lebanon

Spanish vessel 'Furor' is deployed to the West coast of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

Spanish vessel 'Furor' is deployed to the West coast of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

En la mar

Spanish troops take part in exercise 'ALERTEX' within NATO's enhanced Forward Presence

Spanish troops take part in exercise 'ALERTEX' within NATO's enhanced Forward Presence

Latvia

Spanish troops lead the main integration exercise with UNIFIL in Lebanon's Sector East

Spanish troops lead the main integration exercise with UNIFIL in Lebanon's Sector East

Lebanon

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' takes part in exercise Dynamic Manta 2021

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' takes part in exercise Dynamic Manta 2021

At sea

Spanish contingent in Latvia takes part in exercise 'Wolverine Forger'

Spanish contingent in Latvia takes part in exercise 'Wolverine Forger'

Latvia

BRILIB Engineering Unit collaborates in the cleaning of roads after the blizzard

BRILIB Engineering Unit collaborates in the cleaning of roads after the blizzard

Lebanon

Minehunter ‘Tajo’ is integrated into Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Minehunter ‘Tajo’ is integrated into Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Tuzla, (Turkey)

Force Protection gets training in rescue and evacuation of missing or stranded persons

Force Protection gets training in rescue and evacuation of missing or stranded persons

Mali

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

Frigate 'Cristobal Colon' hosts on board the Spanish Ambassador to Israel

Frigate 'Cristobal Colon' hosts on board the Spanish Ambassador to Israel

At sea

Coast Artillery Defense Unit deploys in the vicinities of Gibraltar

Coast Artillery Defense Unit deploys in the vicinities of Gibraltar

Cádiz, Spain

Patrol vessel 'Centinela' sets off on a maritime security operation in the south of the Iberian Peninsula

Patrol vessel 'Centinela' sets off on a maritime security operation in the south of the Iberian Peninsula

Ferrol, Spain

The 'Canarias' Brigade conducts exercises within the Land Operational Command's framework

The 'Canarias' Brigade conducts exercises within the Land Operational Command's framework

Canary Islands

Spanish PAZNIC Detachment is certified for NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania

Spanish PAZNIC Detachment is certified for NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania

Romania

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' contributes to maintaining peace and security in the Mediterranean

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' contributes to maintaining peace and security in the Mediterranean

Eastern Mediterranean

EUTM Somalia's Chief of Staff meets with his AMISOM counterpart

EUTM Somalia's Chief of Staff meets with his AMISOM counterpart

Mogadishu, Somalia

Spanish troops deployed to EUTM Mali give away donations delivered from Spain

Spanish troops deployed to EUTM Mali give away donations delivered from Spain

Mali

The Spanish contingent takes part with personnel and assets on the Transfer of Command and Authority of Battle Group "Latvia"

The Spanish contingent takes part with personnel and assets on the Transfer of Command and Authority of Battle Group "Latvia"

Latvia

UNIFIL's Force Commander visits Spanish troops deployed in the country

UNIFIL's Force Commander visits Spanish troops deployed in the country

Lebanon

Spanish troops in Mali give away medicines and cuddly toys donated by Spain

Spanish troops in Mali give away medicines and cuddly toys donated by Spain

Mali

Change of command at Detachment 'Orion' in Djibouti

Change of command at Detachment 'Orion' in Djibouti

Djibouti (Somalia)

Spanish Armed Forces will participate in NATO's Air Policing mission in Romania, for the first time

Spanish Armed Forces will participate in NATO's Air Policing mission in Romania, for the first time

Constanza, Romania

Detachment Marfil’s 32nd contingent takes over

Detachment Marfil’s 32nd contingent takes over

Dakar (SENEGAL)

Spanish military from the 'Aragón' Brigade takes over within NATO's mission in Latvia

Spanish military from the 'Aragón' Brigade takes over within NATO's mission in Latvia

Latvia

The Chief of Defense Staff visits the Spanish contingent deployed in Koulikoro

The Chief of Defense Staff visits the Spanish contingent deployed in Koulikoro

Koulikoro (Mali)

Spain takes over command of the EUTM-Mali mission

Spain takes over command of the EUTM-Mali mission

En Bamako (Mali)

Spanish frigate ‘Cristóbal Colón’ sets off to resume its integration within NATO’s permanent naval group (SNMG-2)

Spanish frigate ‘Cristóbal Colón’ sets off to resume its integration within NATO’s permanent naval group (SNMG-2)

Ferrol, Spain

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

Spanish troops deployed within EUTM RCA distribute pediatric medicines donated by 'COFARES foundation'

Spanish troops deployed within EUTM RCA distribute pediatric medicines donated by 'COFARES foundation'

RCA

Spanish Frigate 'Cristobal Colón' returns home for Christmas

Spanish Frigate 'Cristobal Colón' returns home for Christmas

Ferrol, Spain

Submarine 'Tramontana' docks in Cartagena after completing its deployment in NATO's Operation Sea Guardian

Submarine 'Tramontana' docks in Cartagena after completing its deployment in NATO's Operation Sea Guardian

Cartagena, Spain

The Spanish Armed Forces contribute to the training of Senegalese special forces

The Spanish Armed Forces contribute to the training of Senegalese special forces

Thiès, Senegal

Brigade 'Guadarrama' XII takes over the command of UNIFIL's Sector East

Brigade 'Guadarrama' XII takes over the command of UNIFIL's Sector East

Lebanon

BRILIB troops give away sportswear donated by Inter Movistar indoor football team

BRILIB troops give away sportswear donated by Inter Movistar indoor football team

Lebanon

Detachment 'Orión' reaches 13,000 flight hours

Detachment 'Orión' reaches 13,000 flight hours

Djibouti

Integration of Operational Commands ‘Synergy 01/20’ is concluded after six days of activation

Integration of Operational Commands ‘Synergy 01/20’ is concluded after six days of activation

Canary Islands

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' takes part in exercise ZEST 20

Frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' takes part in exercise ZEST 20

Mediterranean Sea

Over 1.500 military personnel take part in the activation ‘Sinergia 01/20’ of the Operational Commands

Over 1.500 military personnel take part in the activation ‘Sinergia 01/20’ of the Operational Commands

Canary Islands

Vessel “Patiño” completes its integration into the Standing NATO Maritime 2

Vessel “Patiño” completes its integration into the Standing NATO Maritime 2

Mediterranean Sea

Submarine ‘Tramontana’ stopover at Cagliari port

Submarine ‘Tramontana’ stopover at Cagliari port

Cagliari, Italy

Spanish representatives take over within the EU military mission in the Central African Republic

Spanish representatives take over within the EU military mission in the Central African Republic

Bangui

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy visits EUFOR HQ

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy visits EUFOR HQ

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The personnel of BRILIB XXXIII receive The United Nations medal in Lebanon

The personnel of BRILIB XXXIII receive The United Nations medal in Lebanon

En Líbano

The ‘Centinela’ conducts a boarding exercise led by the Allied Maritime Command

The ‘Centinela’ conducts a boarding exercise led by the Allied Maritime Command

On Spanish waters

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

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

Djibouti

The Spanish contingent takes over within EUTM Somalia

The Spanish contingent takes over within EUTM Somalia

Mogadishu, (Somalia)

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

Vessel “Patiño” sets off from the port of Souda along with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Vessel “Patiño” sets off from the port of Souda along with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Mediterranean Sea

Patrol boat ‘Centinela’ sets off for a maritime security operation in the south of the peninsula

Patrol boat ‘Centinela’ sets off for a maritime security operation in the south of the peninsula

Ferrol, Spain

The Coast Artillery Defence Unit is deployed along the coast of Cartagena

The Coast Artillery Defence Unit is deployed along the coast of Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain

Spanish Frigate “Cristobal Colón” joins Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Spanish Frigate “Cristobal Colón” joins Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Souda, Greece

Minehunter ‘Duero’ completes its integration into the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG-2)

Minehunter ‘Duero’ completes its integration into the Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG-2)

Mediterranean Sea

Spanish soldiers instruct the Senegalese Armed Forces in logistics

Spanish soldiers instruct the Senegalese Armed Forces in logistics

Dakar

Submarine ‘Tramontana’ joins NATO to counter terrorism

Submarine ‘Tramontana’ joins NATO to counter terrorism

Cartagena

A Force Protection Unit is deployed in operation "NATO Mission Iraq"

A Force Protection Unit is deployed in operation "NATO Mission Iraq"

Baghdad

Patrol vessel “Tornado” carry out cooperative security activities along with Senegal's Navy

Patrol vessel “Tornado” carry out cooperative security activities along with Senegal's Navy

Dakar, Senegal

NATO's Dynamic Guard exercise concludes in waters near Cartagena

NATO's Dynamic Guard exercise concludes in waters near Cartagena

Mediterranean Sea

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 arrives in Cartagena

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 arrives in Cartagena

Mediterranean Sea

Offshore patrol vessel “Serviola” calls at the port of Melilla

Offshore patrol vessel “Serviola” calls at the port of Melilla

Melilla (Spain)

Vessel “Tornado” starts its deployment on the West African coast and the Gulf of Guinea

Vessel “Tornado” starts its deployment on the West African coast and the Gulf of Guinea

En la mar

Spanish crews compete against those of the rest of the countries of the Operation eFP

Spanish crews compete against those of the rest of the countries of the Operation eFP

Latvia

EUTM Somalia successfully ends the 7th Platoon and Company leaders Course

EUTM Somalia successfully ends the 7th Platoon and Company leaders Course

Mogadishu, (Somalia)

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 docks in Mahon

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 docks in Mahon

Mediterranean Sea

Spain´s CHOD visits the Aerospace Operational Command Headquarters

Spain´s CHOD visits the Aerospace Operational Command Headquarters

Torrejon Air Base (Madrid)

Detachment Marfil relieves its staff to keep up the Spanish contribution in the Sahel

Detachment Marfil relieves its staff to keep up the Spanish contribution in the Sahel

Senegal

Spanish minehunter “Duero” discovers an explosive device off the coast of France

Spanish minehunter “Duero” discovers an explosive device off the coast of France

Mediterranean Sea

Chief of Defence visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters

Chief of Defence visits Maritime Operational Command Headquarters

Cartagena, Spain

Operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ 2020 to prevent wildfires ends

Operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ 2020 to prevent wildfires ends

Galicia, Spain

Patrol vessels "Infanta Cristina" and "Serviola" will carry out maritime surveillance in maritime areas of sovereignty and national interest

Patrol vessels "Infanta Cristina" and "Serviola" will carry out maritime surveillance in maritime areas of sovereignty and national interest

Mediterranean Sea

The Spanish contingent provides support to clear the areas affected by the explosion in the port of Beirut

The Spanish contingent provides support to clear the areas affected by the explosion in the port of Beirut

Beirut (Lebanon)

Exercise "Eagle Eye 20-03" ends succesfully, first joint exercise performed under the COVID19 pandemic

Exercise "Eagle Eye 20-03" ends succesfully, first joint exercise performed under the COVID19 pandemic

Huelva, (Spain)

“Patiño” vessel joins the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

“Patiño” vessel joins the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

Mediterranean Sea

Minehunter “Duero” joins the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two

Minehunter “Duero” joins the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two

Toulon, France

Detachment 'Orion' rotates personnel and replaces the airplane

Detachment 'Orion' rotates personnel and replaces the airplane

Djibouti

'100 years of courage, the courage of 100 years'. Spanish Legion celebrates its Centenary in Mali

'100 years of courage, the courage of 100 years'. Spanish Legion celebrates its Centenary in Mali

Lebanese MoD visits UNIFIL Sector East's multinational headquarters led by Spain

Lebanese MoD visits UNIFIL Sector East's multinational headquarters led by Spain