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Single source contract 2026-09-08

Spanish Navy selects MBDA SIMBAD RC to fill VSHORAD gap on F80 frigates and Juan Carlos I LHD

Spain's navy chose MBDA's SIMBAD RC very-short-range air defence system to equip F80-class frigates and the Juan Carlos I amphibious assault ship. The system replaces the retired Meroka close-in weapon system. Spain plans to extend SIMBAD RC across its surface fleet.

Why it matters: Meroka's twelve 20mm guns are gone; Spain now relies on Mistral missiles in twin-tube launchers—slower rate of fire but longer reach, betting engagement geometry beats volume.

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Single source doctrine 2026-08-11

Spain faces a carrier aviation gap as Harriers retire

Naval News argues Spain must choose between buying continuity — likely via F-35B — or accepting that Harrier retirement leaves the Spanish Navy without carrier-based fighters for a generation.

Why it matters: Southern Europe’s only STOVL carrier capability is on a clock, and the bill arrives as European air forces already fight over F-35 slots.

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