The General Directorate of Defense has announced that 15 acquisition contracts for military equipment have been finalized during fiscal year 2026. The programs cover everything from anti-drone defense systems to aerial platforms such as corvettes.
According to El País' front-page report published on November 10, 2026, these new agreements are designed to enable Spain to achieve a 2 percent military expenditure of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2026. This objective is part of the national strategy aimed at strengthening defensive capabilities and fulfilling commitments with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Anti-drone systems form a key component of this initiative, intended to protect critical infrastructure against increasing use of unmanned vehicles. Additionally, contracts for precision-guided missiles and corvettes will enhance naval response capacity.
The announcement was made by Minister of Defense during an official meeting held on November 10, where he emphasized: "These programs reflect a clear commitment to national security and our responsibility within the NATO framework." The source cited is El País (https://elpais.com/espana/2026-11-10/defensa-liquida-el-ano-con-la-firma-de-los-contratos-de-15-nuevos-programas-de-armamento-para-cumplir-con-la-otan.html).