Feb 23, 2026 · The Spanish Air and Space Force deploys two NH90 helicopters inside A400M aircraft for the first time to participate in Exercise Southern Strike in Gulfport, Mississippi, highlighting its global strategic airlift and special operations capabilities.
Jan 23, 2026 · Spain’s ASPA Display Team deploys six EC120 helicopters to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina in early 2026 to commemorate the centenary of the historic Plus Ultra Atlantic flight.
Dec 18, 2025 · The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 100 helicopters from Airbus’s Albacete facility, including 50 H145M, 31 additional NH90s, 13 H135s, and six VIP-configured H175s for the three armed services.
Sep 26, 2025 · Spain acquires six Airbus H175 helicopters for VIP missions, replacing its Super Puma and Cougar fleet and becoming Europe’s first military operator of the type
Dec 19, 2024 · Airbus Spain in Albacete has delivered the first NH90 helicopter from the second batch of 23 units for the Spanish Armed Forces. The distribution includes 10 for the Army, 6 for the Air Force, and 7 for the Navy, all configured to Standard 3
Feb 14, 2024 · The Spanish Air Force has initiated qualifications for its new NH90 Lobo search and rescue helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I of the Spanish Navy