Overview

• Spanish artillery units held coordinated ceremonies on May 2, 2025, to honor the 1808 Dos de Mayo uprising and its heroes, Captains Luis Daoiz and Pedro Velarde.
• General Marcial González Prada presided over the event at Ferral del Bernesga, while Colonel José Ángel Úbeda Garcerán led the ceremony in Cartagena, reaffirming the readiness of RAAA 73 for national and NATO missions.
• RAAA 73, Spain's most advanced anti-aircraft artillery unit, currently supports NATO operations in Turkey and Latvia and is undergoing a €400 million Nasams missile system modernization.
• In Segovia, the Artillery Academy awarded the 'Dos de Mayo' prize to cadet Jorge Plo during a ceremony relocated indoors due to adverse weather conditions.
• The events reflect a blend of historical tribute and contemporary military priorities, reinforcing Spain's commitment to defense and tradition.