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PM stresses Spain is 'reliable' Nato member after US expulsion threat
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez today stressed his country was a "reliable member" of Nato, after a report by the Pentagon suggested the United States was considering trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war.
Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they there?
Spain's reluctance to allow the US to launch attacks on Iran from American military bases on Spanish soil has reawakened interest in the purpose of these installations, their location and their history.
Does Spain have its own anti-missile 'Iron Dome'?
Following Iran's attack on a British military base in Cyprus, the first time the country bombs European soil, we find out whether Spain would be able to defend itself against a missile attack like Israel's 'Iron Dome' system does.
European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace
European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent.
Europe calls for US reset at security talks
European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.
Trump says Spain should be 'punished' in second threat over Nato spend
President Donald Trump has again threatened Spain, saying on Tuesday he was considering tariffs on the country as a punishment for failing to meet the five percent of GDP defence spending goal he engineered within Nato.
How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?
Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observers say.
Trump says Spain should be 'thrown out' of Nato over low defence spend
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Spain be expelled from Nato over its failure to match the higher defence spending requirement he has engineered.
Why Spain faces an uphill battle to cut military ties with Israel
Spain's drive to cut military ties with Israel over the devastating war in Gaza will face formidable hurdles as cutting-edge Israeli technology is embedded in the armed forces, experts say.
Spain cancels major Israel arms deal amid Gaza backlash
The Spanish government has cancelled a contract worth nearly €700 million ($825 million) for Israeli-designed rocket launchers, as Pedro Sánchez attempts to drum up international support for sanctions which will end the suffering in Gaza.
Spain dumps Trump's F-35 fighter jets for European models
Spain has decided against purchasing US-made F-35 fighter jets and will instead opt for European-made options, the defence ministry said Wednesday, amid calls by Donald Trump for the EU to make investments worth $600 billion in the US.
NATO scrambles to overcome Spain block on summit spending deal
NATO struggled Friday to overcome a block from Spain on a new defence spending deal that US President Donald Trump has demanded for a summit next week.
Why Spain is against Trump's 5% Nato spending demands
Spain is resisting US President Donald Trump's demands to hike defence spending to five percent of national output, potentially threatening Nato unity at a crucial alliance summit this month.
Will Trump close the US military bases in Spain?
The second Trump administration's pivot towards the Pacific has left many in Europe wondering about the future of defence on the continent. Some in Spain even wonder whether a major military base in the country could be closed as a result.
Spain's PM vows to boost defence without it affecting welfare spend
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed Wednesday to unveil a national plan to boost Spain's defence sector as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
'Licking US boots': Spain divided over calls to raise defence spend
Spain's leftist government, proportionally Nato's smallest spender on defence, faces political and popular resistance as it aims to meet European calls to ramp up its military budget.
Spain weighs up sending military personnel to Ukraine
Unlike some of its European allies, Spain has yet to commit to sending troops to Ukraine for a potential EU peacekeeping mission, but military sources suggest the Ministry of Defence is considering several scenarios.
How powerful is Spain's military?
With an increasingly uncertain geopolitical picture, does Spain have enough soldiers, tanks and submarines to defend itself? And how does it rank compared to other countries?
Is Spain's Nato defence spend really as low as Trump claims?
Spain's allegedly rock-bottom defence spending has been repeatedly questioned internationally, and now more than ever as the EU realises it can't rely on Trump's US to defend Ukraine and Europe. But is Spain really the military “laggard” it’s portrayed to be?
Europe's security is at a 'turning point', EU leader warns
Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address the US's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
Spain's PM says Europe must avoid 'arms race' in defence push
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned on Tuesday that Europe must strengthen its defence and security industries in a turbulent world, without being sucked into a "new arms race".