The Spanish Air Force has selected the Pilatus PC-21 as its new training system, worth over 200 million euros. The order includes 24 aircraft, simulators, spare parts, and logistics support.
Spain has formalized four contracts for 100 Airbus helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May 2025. The deal covers four different models intended for all three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces.
Spain has acquired four Patriot fire units for $1.7 billion, as confirmed by RTX's Raytheon, and 200 F-404 engine fans for its F/A-18 fleet from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The deals follow Spain's recent defense shopping spree, which allocated €3.
Spain has agreed to purchase 100 Airbus helicopters worth an estimated €4.5 billion, including 50 new H145M aircraft for its army. The order is part of a national helicopter plan aimed at modernizing local defense assets.
France and Spain reaffirmed their commitment to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, citing renewed cooperation and shared goals for European strategic autonomy. However, Germany declined to comment on the meeting, fueling concerns over the program's progress and potential industry disputes.
France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the Eurodrone program, a joint development project with Germany, Italy, and Spain. The move could increase the programme bill by more than €700 million, according to reports.
Airlines in Spain have scrambled to adapt their capacity in response to several accidents and a general operational reliability crisis affecting the Spanish high-speed rail network. Flag carrier Iberia has increased its seats on southern Spain routes, while Air Europa has added more seats on the Madrid-Malaga route.
Airbus Helicopters saw a significant increase in orders in 2025, with 544 gross orders (net: 536) secured compared to 455 in 2024. The surge was driven largely by the Spanish government's order for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM).
Airbus has confirmed an order from the Spanish Ministry of Defense for 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft that will replace the country's CN235 and C212 fleets. The agreement includes comprehensive support for the C295 fleet at the Military Transport School, which will cover aircraft maintenance, material management, and training center operations until December 2032.