Tag: defence
German ambassador claims her country is in talks with Spain to create a ‘European missile shield’
THE German ambassador to Spain, María Margarete Gosse, has stated that there are conversations between the two countries to create a European missile shield....
‘OFF THE WALL’ UK Defence Secretary suggests firing paintballs at Spanish Navy to protect Gibraltar’s waters
DEFENCE Secretary Gavin Williamson has amused the military world with his suggestion to protect Gibraltar from Spanish warships using paintballs.
The Cabinet minister put forward...
Spain pledges to boost defence spending to €18 billion by 2024
Cospedal said the increase was in line with the governments plans to increase military spending to ‘around 1.53 percent of GDP’ as it currently spends €10.4 billion, according to AFP figures.
Spanish ambassador to UK resigns amid outcry over Yak-42 crash
13 retired ambassadors called for Trillo's removal in a letter to the minister for foreign affairs
New evidence lands Spain’s Princess Cristina in hot water
Emails suggest the King's sister was aware of all her husband's dodgy dealings