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Military barrack and second hostel in Spain’s Andalucia put on lockdown after further coronavirus outbreaks
A MILITARY barrack in Cadiz province has been put under lockdown after a sergeant tested positive for coronavirus.
America applies to increase US military presence in Spain by 50%
If plans are approved, the new vessels will start to be deployed in 2022
ANOTHER Spanish warship faces off with tiny British Royal Navy boat in Gibraltar
The Royal Navy HMS Sabre pursued the Spanish warship, which is armed with guns, torpedos and mortar weapons
Spanish navy boat with guns manned in war games with British off Gibraltar for second time in fortnight
Earlier this month, another Spanish warship encroached into British waters off Gibraltar, playing the national of Spain
UK spends £23m stockpiling food and fuel in Gibraltar and other territories to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Ammunition, spare parts, fuel and food are being gathered at military bases in Gibraltar, Cyprus and the Falklands
‘OFF THE WALL’ UK Defence Secretary suggests firing paintballs at Spanish Navy to protect Gibraltar’s waters
ILLEGAL: Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson wants to protect Gibraltar from threats like this Spanish warship back in December
EU vice president labels Gibraltarians ‘monkeys’ and praises Spain’s illegal warship ‘invasion’ of British waters
The Brussels MEP labelled Gibraltarians 'laughing monkeys' in an explosive Twitter thread, which he swiftly deleted
Spain’s SpaceX satellite launch in California delayed by four days
It is hoped the Starlink satellites will provide low-cost broadband on a global scale by a constellation of small satellites with limited service starting by 2020.
Spain to increase military spending by more than 80% after Trump blasts NATO members’ contributions
SPAIN has agreed to boost its military spending by more than 80% by 2024. It comes after US president Donald Trump blasted NATO members for...
Opinion: Heart-breaking burglary is sad factor of life in southern Spain
But to lose such priceless, sentimental items as war medals and a christening present is heartbreaking for Sally and David Russell
British expat war hero left devastated after thieves steal priceless military medals from Costa del Sol home
David Russell, 70, is appealing to locals to keep an eye out for his trio of gongs, which include a Queen’s Jubilee medal, a Gulf War medal and a Northern Ireland General Service medal
Spanish military shells out €60 million on US drones
General Atomics will provide Spain with €60 million worth of Reaper Drones over the next two years
Lucrative warship sale on agenda as Spanish king set to visit Saudi Arabia
The visit has already been re-scheduled twice: it was originally planned for February 2016, but cancelled after 47 people were executed by the Saudi Kingdom.
Military plane crashes during flight testing in Sevilla
In a statement Airbus said it was "devastated to confirm" the loss of four crew members, adding that another two are in hospital in a serious condition
Spanish UN peacekeeper killed in shelling in Lebanon
Embassy sources in Beirut have confirmed the death
British government reject Gibraltar’s request for greater military presence
Fabian Picardo's request for a greater military presence on the Rock has been turned down
UPDATE: USA requests use of Spanish military bases in fight against Ebola
Bases in Sevilla and Cadiz would be used as stopover points for the American effort against the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-soldier claims he saw Madeleine McCann by a Nerja swimming pool
Police investigations are under way after the latest alleged sighting of Maddie McCann in Axarquia
Cadiz beach bar at heart of drug ring
A Guardia Civil officer, a former Socialist councillor and three members of the military are arrested in connection to a Cadiz drug ring
Spain joins Air Algerie plane crash investigation
Aviation experts and military planes are on their way to Mali
Four confirmed dead as wreckage of military helicopter is found
A deep-diving robot found the helicopter, which crashed off the coast of the Canary Islands last month
US gives Spain €200 million to harbour military ships
The US arranges to have military ships and personnel based in Cadiz over the next few years
UFO claims in fighter jet mystery on the Costa del Sol
Ex-military pilot believes it could have been shadowing drugs, terrorists or other criminals
Fight the military on the Rock
Gibraltar’s army base has been targeted by anti-military campaigners
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