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A specialized Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Spanish Navy successfully neutralized an unexploded projectile dating back to the Spanish Civil War yesterday, January 14.

Navy Divers Neutralize Civil War Projectile Off Denia Coast

Staff Reporter - 15/01/2026

In order to qualify for her solo flight, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Asturias successfully completed the requisite theoretical training, simulator sessions and instructional flights in the Pilatus PC-21 as set out in the academic syllabus.

Princess Leonora goes Solo in San Javier

“We had one laggard — Spain,” Trump said. “You have to call them and find out why they are a laggard. They’re doing fine, they have no excuse. Maybe you should throw them out of NATO, frankly.”

Trump Suggests Expulsion of Spain From NATO Over Defence Spending Shortfall

Originally scheduled for late Spring, the launching ceremony was delayed due to scheduling conflicts. Now, in mid-September, the announcement of a new date is expected any day.

Spain Prepares to Launch Second S-80 Submarine “Narciso Monturiol” in Cartagena

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias receives explanations about the PC 21 Pilatus training aircraft from the head of the 792 Squadron, Alberto Guzmán Fernández.

Princess Leonor arrives to continue her Military Training at San Javier: “Eager to Fly, but Slowly”

King Felipe VI presided over the presentation to the 76th graduating class, which includes 51 flight pilots, three of whom are women.

New Air Force Officers Commissioned as AGA Prepares for Princess Leonor’s...

Staff Reporter - 16/07/2025 0

A particularly moving service took place on Saturday at the Capilla de las Mil Palmeras, marking the first Armed Forces Day event organised by the Torrevieja Branch of the Royal Naval Association (RNATB),

British and Spanish Communities Honour the Security and Armed Forces in...

Kevin Reardon - 28/06/2025 0

Spectators filled the beaches of San Javier, Los Alcázares, and San Pedro del Pinatar from the early morning to secure prime viewing spots.

Thousands pack local beaches to bid emotional farewell to the Eagle...

Staff Reporter - 15/06/2025 0

The 28th June is the day to join as a collective force to celebrate and honour all the services and their families at a Parade of various Associations and Organisations Standards

Celebrate and Honour all the Armed Forces on 28th June 2025

Staff Reporter - 13/06/2025 0

On Saturday, June 14, San Javier Air Base will open its doors to the public for the Aire25 festival, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Eagle Patrol.

HISTORIC SKY SPECTACLE SET FOR SAN JAVIER AIR BASE THIS WEEKEND

Staff Reporter - 10/06/2025 0

The General Air Force Academy (AGA) marked Armed Forces Day with a solemn flag-raising ceremony held Friday in Puerta del Mar Square, Santiago de la Ribera.

Air Force Academy Leads Armed Forces Day Tribute in San Javier

Staff Reporter - 08/06/2025 0

This summer, to mark its 40th anniversary, Spain’s aerobatic flight team, Patrulla Águila, will begin transitioning from its current C-101 aircraft to the new PC-21 'Pilatus' turboprops

Patrulla Águila to Mark 40th Anniversary with New ‘Pilatus’ Aircraft

Kevin Reardon - 22/02/2025 0

The S61 Delfin is currently operating as a museum in the Port of Torrevieja.

Lost Tabarca Torpedo Discovery Sparks Bosnia War Speculation

Kevin Reardon - 15/10/2024 0

Spanish Navy Patrol Boat Open to Visitors on Thursday

Mark Nolan - 18/09/2024 0

Defence Minister Visits San Javier

Mark Nolan - 13/09/2024 0

New Cartagena submarines delayed by another year

Staff Reporter - 21/07/2024 0

Spanish Navy Patrol Boat Open to Visitors

Staff Reporter - 03/04/2024 0

Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine shot dead in La Vila.

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2024 0

Fancy Designing a Eurofighter Livery?

Mark Nolan - 18/02/2024 0

Flights to Spain May Suffer Routing Delays Due to Missile Firing

Mark Nolan - 09/02/2024 0

Another sonic boom surprises the residents of Vega Baja

Staff Reporter - 07/02/2024 0

Navy lowers the flag at sunset in Campoamor

Staff Reporter - 25/01/2024 0

Orihuela Admiral appointed Director of Naval Operations

Staff Reporter - 14/12/2023 0

Momentous Week for the Spanish Navy

Mark Nolan - 28/11/2023 0

Eurofighter Typhoon FG4 at NATO's Albacete airbase

Sonic Explosion startles residents of Vega Baja and Murcia

Kevin Reardon - 21/11/2023 0

Loud Bangs are Nothing to Panic About

Mark Nolan - 21/11/2023 0

Princess Leonor achieves new milestone in her military training

Staff Reporter - 15/09/2023 0

Princess Leonor Begins Military Journey to San Javier

Mark Nolan - 17/08/2023 0

First Pilatus PC-21 Flying Course Completed

Mark Nolan - 12/07/2023 0

Former Military Base to be Converted into Immigration Centre

Mark Nolan - 11/07/2023 0

The King Visiting San Javier This Week

Mark Nolan - 09/07/2023 0

Another Flying Classic Makes Final Landing at San Javier

Mark Nolan - 27/06/2023 0

San Javier looks to the sky

@leadernewspaper - 17/06/2023 0

King Felipe attends Armed Forces Day parade in Granada

Kevin Reardon - 04/06/2023 0

Fourteen NATO ships take part in anti-mine exercise

@leadernewspaper - 15/05/2023 0

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