Overview

• The parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife brought together 3,266 military personnel, vehicles and aircraft under the review of King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Defense Minister Robles and Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska.
• The S-81 ‘Isaac Peral’ submarine made its first public appearance during a naval review off Las Palmas, underscoring Spain’s push to modernize its fleet.
• Seven C-101 jets of the Patrulla Águila executed their last formation flight over Tenerife before retiring next week in San Javier, Murcia.
• Monarchs Felipe VI and Letizia led a solemn wreath-laying and flag tribute to honor soldiers who lost their lives in service.
• The government reaffirmed its plan to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2029 in response to NATO commitments.