Overview

• The Council of Ministers approved sixteen new multi-year spending ceilings that unlock nearly €34 billion for defense programs from 2026 to 2037.
• An initial €10.471 billion allocation for 2025 ensures Spain meets its commitment to spend two percent of GDP on defense this year.
• Thirty-one Programas Especiales de Modernización include upgrades for combat vehicles, artillery, radars, naval vessels, trainer aircraft, helicopters, radar satellites and secure digital networks.
• The plan earmarks €679 million to raise military salaries and expand troop levels to tackle recruitment and retention challenges.
• A focus on domestic production and alternative suppliers underpins efforts to bolster Spain’s industrial autonomy and technological sovereignty.