Numancia (F83) is the third of the six Spanish-built Santa Maria-class frigates of the Spanish Navy, based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class design. The frigate was constructed in Spain by Bazan and laid down on 8 January 1986; launched on 29 January 1987; and entered service with the Spanish Navy on 17 November 1989.

Based at Rota, Numancia has been deployed to the Indian Ocean to fight piracy in Somalia as part of Operation Atalanta and to the Mediterranean Sea to intercept illegal trafficking of migrants as part of Operation Sophia.

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)