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”

Spanish Navy’s second S-80 submarine Narciso Monturiol hits the water

November 18, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić Spain’s second S-80 class submarine, Narciso Monturiol, has hit the water at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard, moving into the final phase of construction as the boat prepares for upcoming harbor trials and a full series of sea trials. As disclosed, the operation, completed over several hours using a floating dock, requiredContinue reading “Spanish Navy’s second S-80 submarine Narciso Monturiol hits the water”