A large mine warfare exercise organised by Spanish Navy has started off the coast of Cartagena and Alicante. The 'Spanish Minex-13' is an advanced exercise Naval War Mine Action organized annually by the Spanish Armada in order to implement common procedures for defense against the threat of naval mines. Among the participants to this exercise... Continue Reading →
Spanish Port For US Navy’s BMD Ships
Spain agreed to host the ships US Navy is deploying to Mediterranean for NATO’s missile defense system. “Today the [NATO] security partnership takes a major step in the right direction,” Panetta told reports at the briefing. “With four Aegis ships at Rota,” he added, “the alliance is significantly boosting combined naval capabilities in the Mediterranean... Continue Reading →
On Board Of SPS Juan Carlos 1
Today I was on board of the Spanish amphibious ship Juan Carlos 1 for a press conference and a guided tour of the ship. The attendance to the conference was higher than I have expected. The press conference started with the speaking of the commanding officer Captain Christopher Gonzalez-Aller Lacalle. He talked in general terms about... Continue Reading →
L-61 SPS Juan Carlos 1 Is In Town
The Strategic Projection Vessel of the Spanish Navy, L-61 SPS Juan Carlos 1 arrived in Istanbul for a 5 day visit, as reported earlier. My first impression of the ship is that she is big. She is huge.
>A "Piece Of Spain That Sails"
>Yesterday, I was cordially invited like all other citizens of Istanbul to the temporary SpanishEmbassy in Istanbul.It was one of the most interesting and enjoyablehalf an hour I have had. This is a benefit of being unemployed at the moment. I could never spare me time to visit the ship if I was working.Of course... Continue Reading →
