Category Archives: Spanish Navy

Navantia begins AIP system testing on Spanish Navy’s S-83 submarine

June 18, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has begun testing of the air-independent propulsion system (AIP) incorporated into the section of the Spanish Navy’s submarine S-83 Cosme García, the third unit in the S80 series. The section of S83 carrying the AIP is located in a special test facility at the Cartagena shipyard,Continue reading “Navantia begins AIP system testing on Spanish Navy’s S-83 submarine”

Spanish Navy’s F-110 frigate program hits a milestone

May 21, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has started up two of four diesel generators on the Spanish Navy’s first frigate of the F110 program. This latest achievement follows the F111 frigate Bonifaz previously reaching the milestone of energizing its switchboards using external shore power. With the start-up of the diesel generator sets, theContinue reading “Spanish Navy’s F-110 frigate program hits a milestone”

Spanish Navy selects ABB propulsion system for new hydrographic vessels

May 18, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two forthcoming Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. The vessels, scheduled for delivery by 2028, will be used for mapping and studying Spain’s coastal waters. AccordingContinue reading “Spanish Navy selects ABB propulsion system for new hydrographic vessels”

Spanish multi-purpose aircraft carrier-landing helicopter dock (LHD) Juan Carlos I (L61)

Spain greenlights €3.2 billion modernization program for F100 frigates

November 28, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić Spain has approved a major mid-life modernization program for its F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, which form an important part of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. As disclosed, the Council of Ministers has authorised the signing of the execution order for the upgrade effort, valued at €3.2 billion and expectedContinue reading “Spain greenlights €3.2 billion modernization program for F100 frigates”