The Joint Cyberspace Command launches a growth plan to strengthen its operational capability

• It plans to reach 1,500 personnel by 2030, establish a new headquarters for the Military School of Cyber Operations, and deploy the Cyberspace Combat System.

The Joint Cyberspace Command is working on an unprecedented expansion plan aimed at transforming its organisational and technological structure, with the objective of positioning Spain as an international benchmark in cyber defence.

This was stated by the Commander of the Joint Cyberspace Command, Vice Admiral Javier Roca, during a meeting with the media held at Retamares Base, in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), where he outlined the key milestones that will shape the Command’s roadmap through to 2030.

During his briefing, Vice Admiral Roca emphasised that the human factor is the most important thing for the Command. For this reason, the central focus of the transformation lies in increasing the workforce. In this regard, the Joint Cyberspace Command aims to increase its personnel to 1,500 by 2030, which would mean tripling its current workforce. This workforce will comprise 1,300 military personnel from the three armed forces branches, as well as 200 civilian experts in highly specialised technical fields.

To sustain this growth, the Military School of Cyber Operations has already trained 449 grey berets (34 officers, 93 non-commissioned officers and 322 enlisted personnel). In June 2026, the School will inaugurate its new state-of-the-art facilities, with capacity for 450 personnel, thereby consolidating the Joint Cyber Defence Education Plan.

Technology and Systems: Cyberspace Combat System and Artificial Intelligence

The operational backbone of the Joint Cyberspace Command in cyberspace will be the Cyberspace Combat System. This ambitious programme is defined as the true weapon system for the cyber domain. The Cyberspace Combat System will enable the centralised monitoring of Defence networks and the conduct of operations. The delivery of its first functional upgrade is scheduled for the end of 2026.

In parallel, the Joint Cyberspace Command is positioning itself at the technological forefront through several lines of effort:

• Artificial Intelligence: Implementation of an AI governance platform and deployment of operational use cases during 2026.
• 5G Laboratory: Development of more than 30 use cases for Defence and law enforcement agencies, positioning the Joint Cyberspace Command as a NATO leader in mobile cyber defence.
• Cyber Range: The simulation platform will take part in the Cyber Coalition 26 exercise, demonstrating milestones in automation and integration with Allied forces.

Through this ambitious growth plan, the Joint Cyberspace Command reaffirms its mission to guarantee the freedom of action of the Armed Forces and to contribute to global cyber security.