Spanish foreign minister calls for creation of EU army amid doubts over US commitment to NATO A LEADING Spanish minister and key ally of prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called on the European Union (EU) to build its own army amid 11 May, 2026 @ 14:54 International Affairs·Lead
Spain reaches magic 2% of GDP on defence spending mark for first time in 30 years after boosting budget by 50% in past year SPAIN has spent 2% of its GDP on defence for the first time in 30 years, finally meeting NATO’s long-standing target more than a decade 29 Apr, 2026 @ 18:15 Business & Finance·Lead·Politics
One soldier dead after grenade explodes at Spanish Legion base in Andalucia ONE soldier has died and another has been seriously injured after a grenade was reportedly set off at a military base in Andalucia. Emergency services 31 Oct, 2025 @ 13:27 Andalucia·Lead