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Turbo Energy Debuts AI-Driven Tactical Power System With Spanish Army

Solar power company Turbo Energy is taking its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy storage platform straight into live military ops with the Spanish Army, marking a shift toward defense-focused applications.

Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.

Indra, IDV Sign Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles for Spanish Marines

Indra has signed an agreement with IDV to act as the lead integrator for the supply of 34 amphibious vehicles to the Spanish Marine Infantry. 

Navantia, thyssenkrupp Team Up on Global Submarine Shipbuilding

Spain’s state enterprise Navantia and German firm thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore shipbuilding opportunities in support of submarine efforts across Europe, NATO, and other international customers.

Navantia Positions ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå Frigate Program

Navantia has confirmed it is offering its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk option for the NATO country’s planned four-ship Luleå program, promising delivery of two vessels in 2030 and two in 2031.

Israel Blocks Spain From US-Led Centre Monitoring Gaza Truce

Israel said it had blocked Spain from participating in the work of a US-led center established to help stabilize post-war Gaza.

Spain Levels Up Ship Protection With New Plug-and-Play Point Defense System

Navantia is pursuing a plug-and-play point-defense system designed to make ship protection more modular and quicker to deploy on in-service naval vessels.

Indra Takes Aim at Submarine Connectivity Limits With New Satellite Link

Indra Group is targeting a long-standing limitation in submarine operations with a new high-speed satellite terminal designed to boost connectivity underwater.

Spain Shuts Airspace for US Planes Involved in Iran War

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday.

Rheinmetall, Indra Team Up for Spanish Army Truck Push

Rheinmetall and Indra have signed a strategic pact aimed at securing a multibillion-euro Spanish Army truck program and expanding joint defense production across Europe.

Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.

Spanish, Belgian Firms Sign Deal to Market Counter-Drone System in Belgium

Spanish firms and a Belgian company signed an agreement to jointly promote counter-drone technologies for the Belgian defense market.

Indra Partners With Tresca on Spain Drone Factory Project

Spain’s Indra Group has signed a collaboration agreement with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the development of a new drone manufacturing facility in León as demand for unmanned systems grows across Europe.

Indra Leads $10.5M Push to Bolster Spain’s Defense Electronics Industry

Indra Group is building Spain’s first homegrown gallium nitride ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defense electronics and communications systems.

Indra Leads Spanish Next-Gen Counter-Battery Radar Program

Indra has formed a consortium to deliver an active electronically scanned array-based counter-battery radar system for the Spanish Army.

US Military Hospital in Spain Launches Computer-Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement

The US military hospital in Rota, Spain, has introduced computer-assisted technology for hip and knee replacement procedures.

Navantia Proposes Long-Term Naval Partnership With Denmark

Navantia has moved to position itself as a long-term industrial partner for Denmark’s next wave of naval procurement, unveiling a cooperation proposal as the Spanish Navy’s most modern frigate made a rare stop in Copenhagen.

Fincantieri, Navantia Launch Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Program

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in support of the multinational European Patrol Corvette program.

Sweden Picks Spain’s Freire for Four Harsh-Weather Naval Support Vessels

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has secured a contract with Sweden to build four naval support vessels.

Airbus Ready to Build Two New European Fighters if Countries Want

Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the FCAS warplane program, will support a proposal to instead build two separate jets if the countries participating in the project request it.

Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership

Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.

NATO Trains Storming Baltic Beach to Deter Russia

Thousands of NATO troops including from Spain and Turkey joined an exercise on Germany's Baltic coast that defense officials labelled a show of readiness to deter Russia.

Spain Receives First A400M Equipped With Indra InShield DIRCM System

The Spanish Air and Space Force has received its first A400M military transport aircraft fitted with Indra’s InShield directed infrared countermeasures system.

Spain’s New Stealth Drone Takes Center Stage at World Defense Show 2026

Spain is stepping into the spotlight at the World Defense Show 2026, showcasing a stealthy, multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle built for high-demand missions.