Spain's pride

The Spanish navy has a wide range of capabilities. Many classes are national in-house developments with export potential.

The Armada Española is one of the oldest navies in the world. It has existed since the end of the 15th century and is now the fifth largest navy in NATO after the navies of the USA, Great Britain, France and Italy. Its most important units include the Galerna-class submarines, the Alvaro de Bazan- and Santa Maria-class frigates, the Meteoro- and Serviola-class patrol vessels and the Segura-class minesweepers as well as the amphibious support units Galicia, Castilla and Juan Carlos I. With the Patiño and Cantabria supply ships, the Spanish naval forces also have a significant supply component. In total, the navy has around 100 combat units and support ships.