Spanish jets left out of Baltics air-policing after Estonia missile incident
Military sources say human error is most likely cause of launch of an air-to-air missile near the Russian border
New Spanish high-tech submarine has one hitch: it doesn’t fit in its naval base
The cost of every S-80 Plus will come close to €1 billion, almost twice the original amount budgeted
Spanish soldier convicted in Pamplona gang-rape case goes back to active duty
Alfonso Jesús Cabezuelo will not be assigned to any post until the Supreme Court reviews his appeal
Spain’s military to change recruitment rules against tattooed women
New norms announced after a female candidate reports being excluded because of a small foot marking
How a tattoo can stop you joining the Spanish army – if you’re a woman
Aspiring recruit Estela Martín has been excluded from the process to join the armed forces due to a small flower on her foot. Men, meanwhile, are subject to different treatment
After Trump letter, Spanish PM avoids committing to more military spending
Pedro Sánchez’s statements come in response to the US president urging Spain to increase its defense contributions
Trump urges Spanish PM to increase defense spending
US president sends letter to Pedro Sánchez to remind him of his predecessor’s pledge to invest 2% of GDP in the area
US denies entry authorization to ex-NATO chief Javier Solana over Iran trips
The veteran Spanish politician was automatically turned down because of Donald Trump’s country blacklist
Trump to Spanish monarchs at the White House: “I will visit Spain”
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have been on a five-day tour in America that has taken them to Louisiana and Texas
Spain beats its own record with €4.3 billion in weapons exports
Saudi Arabia is the country’s best client outside of the European Union and NATO
“If I go back to Turkey, I’ll be arrested and tortured”
The first Turkish citizen to be granted political asylum in Spain explains how and why he fled his country
After Brexit, Spain’s Rota base will be new strategic HQ for the EU
Current operational HQ in Northwood set to change to a location that already hosts a large US naval base
Three months on, still no arrests after female soldier claims she was gang raped
Alleged assault at barracks in Málaga would be most serious ever seen in the Spanish Armed Forces, but wait for DNA results slowing case down
After snub, Spanish king urges cooperation to keep MWC in Barcelona
Pro and anti-independence protesters clash on Felipe VI’s first visit to Catalonia since the independence referendum
Felipe VI: How the Catalan crisis has marked the first phase of his reign
The current king is the first monarch to have sworn on the 1978 Spanish Constitution, something his unflinching stance on the independence drive reflects
Army called in to rescue drivers trapped by snow on Spanish freeway
People stranded on AP-6 road near Madrid complain of lack of information about situation
The Spanish Legion declares war on obesity
La Legión, an elite army unit with a history of combat in foreign missions, is now battling love handles
Spain commits to boosting military spending by 80% up to 2024
Rise will lift defense budget to around €18 billion, still below 2% of GDP benchmark set by NATO
King Felipe VI calls on new Catalan government to respect plural society
But pro-independence forces remain unconvinced by monarch’s call for calm in Christmas message
Spain working to prevent cyberattacks and fake news during Catalan election
Manual vote count cannot be tampered with, but website with preliminary results could be vulnerable
Spain’s national security strategy to include risk of disinformation campaigns
Latest government document does not specifically mention Russia, but alludes to recent interference in Catalan crisis and Brexit
F-18 combat jet crashes near Madrid airbase, killing pilot
The incident is the second Spanish military air accident in under a week following October 12 crash
Catalan independence referendum faces mounting irregularities
As yet, there are no democratic safeguards in place, such as voting booths and transparent ballot boxes
Spain plans to fine large firms that fail to notify authorities of cyberattacks
Draft law would allow government agencies to monitor the security of companies’ computer systems
Spanish PM plans to meet with Donald Trump at White House in September
News comes as Duke Buchan III, presidential campaign donor, is named new US ambassador to Spain
Undiplomatic language costs Spanish consul in Washington his job
Enrique Sardá Valls mocked accent of Andalusia’s regional premier, Susana Díaz, on Facebook
UN stonewalls attempt to give Catalan referendum global legitimacy
Organization refuses to register regional Diplocat agency as an international electoral observer
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