'Boletín Tierra' Newspaper Reports

martes 24 de marzo de 2026

The NATO Secretary General visits exercise 'Cold Response 26'

The NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, together with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr, visited the units participating in exercise "Cold Response 26" on March 19th in the Norwegian localities of Bardufoss and Setermoen, including the units of the Mountain Troops Command deployed there.

lunes 16 de marzo de 2026

The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters in Spain concludes the Loyal Leda 2026 exercise

The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters in Spain (HQ NRDC-ESP), commanded by Lieutenant General Luis Sáenz Rocandio and based in Bétera (Valencia), concluded Exercise Loyal Leda 2026 (LOLE26) on March 12 at the military facilities in Paterna.

lunes 9 de marzo de 2026

Commemoration of the 1,000th issue of the Ejército magazine at Army Headquarters

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, presided over the ceremony commemorating the publication of the 1,000th issue of the magazine Ejército on March 6 at Army Headquarters in Madrid.

viernes 27 de febrero de 2026

Spanish participation in Exercise 'Steadfast Dart 26' concludes in Germany

The Special Operations Component Command (SOCC) of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF), led by Spain, concluded its participation on 23 February in Exercise “Steadfast Dart 26,” NATO’s most important annual exercise, held in Germany.

lunes 23 de febrero de 2026

Mountain Troops Command Training during Exercise 'Cold Response 26'

The Mountain Troops Command (MTM) units participating in Exercise “Cold Response 26” in Norway—the Mountain Infantry Regiment (RICZM) “América” No. 66 and the Mountain Infantry Regiment (RICZM) “Galicia” No. 64—are conducting an intensive training program in extreme cold-weather conditions.

miércoles 18 de febrero de 2026

Technical workshops on the employment of interoperability capabilities and distributed simulation

La Jefatura del Ciberespacio y de los Servicios de Asistencia Técnica (JCISAT) ha celebrado, entre el 10 y el 12 de febrero, un ejercicio técnico sobre interoperabilidad y simulación distribuida para el adiestramiento y ensayo de misión en operaciones multidominio, en el Acuartelamiento “Capitán Sevillano”, en Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid).

viernes 6 de febrero de 2026

The Spanish Army completes preparations and begins deployment for NATO’s largest exercise in 2026

The Spanish Army (ET) units taking part in Exercise Steadfast Dart 26 (STDT26) have begun movement operations for their deployment to Germany, the host country for this year’s edition.

miércoles 4 de febrero de 2026

Personnel from the Balearic Islands and Melilla conduct joint training in Chinchilla (Albacete)

A Tactical Subgroup from the General Command of the Balearic Islands has been integrated into a Tactical Group (GT) made up of units from the General Command of Melilla to carry out an exercise program at the National Training Center (Centro Nacional de Adiestramiento, CENAD) “Chinchilla”, in Albacete, between 2 and 13 February.

lunes 2 de febrero de 2026

The Mountain Troops Command concludes its training for 'Cold Response 26'

The units of the “América” Mountain Infantry Regiment No. 66 (Regimiento de Infantería de Cazadores de Montaña “América”, RICZM No. 66), assigned to the Mountain Troops Command (Mando de Tropas de Montaña, MTM), which will take part in the NATO exercise “Cold Response 26".

lunes 2 de febrero de 2026

Deployment to Germany for exercise ‘Steadfast Dart 26’ begins

The paratrooper, helicopter, and special operations units of the Spanish Army participating in “Steadfast Dart 26” (STDT26)—the most important NATO exercise of the year—have completed their preparation.

jueves 29 de enero de 2026

The Chief of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE) presents the journal Perfiles (Profiles) on the new approach to maneuver

The Chief of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE), Lieutenant General Raimundo Rodríguez Roca, on January 26, at the Army Museum of Toledo, presided over the presentation of the latest monographic issue of the journal Perfiles (Profiles), published by Infodefensa and focused on “The New Approach to Maneuver.”

lunes 19 de enero de 2026

The Spanish Army receives 40 units of the 'Dragón' 8×8 combat vehicle

The Spanish Army has received 40 “Dragón” 8×8 combat vehicles at a ceremony held on 16 January at the “Álvarez de Sotomayor” base, in Viator (Almería), presided over by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, who was accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat.

jueves 8 de enero de 2026

The King and Queen, together with the Princess of Asturias, preside over the Pascua Militar (Spain’s annual military ceremony marking the beginning of the year)

The King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by Princess Leonor, presided on January 6th over the celebration of the Pascua Militar at the Royal Palace in Madrid. This solemn military ceremony marks the beginning of the military year and was also attended by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles; the Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), Army General Amador Enseñat; and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Alejandro Escámez, among other civilian and military authorities.

jueves 27 de noviembre de 2025

The ‘Galicia’ VII Brigade strengthens its position as a reference in combat casualty care

The ‘Galicia’ VII Brigade, as the reference unit in the field of combat casualty care training within the Land Force (FUTER), conducted an intensive training course from 17 to 22 November at ‘General Morillo’ Base (Pontevedra).

martes 25 de noviembre de 2025

The Force 2035 Seminar drives progress toward the transparent battlefield

The Spanish Army held, from 18 to 20 November, at the Military Social Action Rest Residence ‘La Cortadura’ (Cádiz), the Force 2035 Seminar, focused this year on preparing units for the transparent battlefield, with the participation of more than 50 representatives from the Army Staff (EME), commanders, and units.

lunes 17 de noviembre de 2025

The Army participates in the closing ceremony of the XXXVI Cycle of the Conference of American Armies in Mexico City

Del 10 al 14 de noviembre se celebró en la capital mejicana la sesión de clausura del Ciclo XXXVI de la Conferencia de Ejércitos Americanos (CEA) que contó con la participación de delegaciones de ejércitos de 17 países, así como de la Junta Interamericana de Defensa.

martes 11 de noviembre de 2025

The Army defines its robotic combat scenario during an exercise in Almería

The Spanish Army conducted an exercise from October 27th to 31st at the “Álvarez de Sotomayor” Training and Firing Range (Almería), where robotic systems were integrated as part of the 2025 Tactical Experimentation Campaign.

viernes 7 de noviembre de 2025

The 'Grifo 25' exercise, a benchmark in the Land Force’s CBRN defense, comes to an end

The second phase of the “Grifo 25” CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) defense exercise, led by the CBRN Regiment “Valencia” No. 1 (RNBQ 1)—the reference unit for CBRN defense training within the Land Force—and conducted in the provinces of Valencia and Castellón, concluded on October 31st with the redeployment of participants to their home units.

martes 4 de noviembre de 2025

The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters deploys a command post in Bétera (Valencia)

The NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Headquarters (HQ NRDC-ESP) has deployed a command post at its base in Bétera (Valencia) for exercise “Avenger Triad 25,” led by the United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), from October 22nd to November 2nd, with participation from seven allied nations.

martes 4 de noviembre de 2025

Strasbourg hosts the 60th Eurocorps Committee Meeting, with Spain serving as the Lead Nation

The Spanish Army organized the 60th Eurocorps Committee (ECC) meeting at the end of October at the Eurocorps (EC) Headquarters in Strasbourg, (France).

lunes 20 de octubre de 2025

The Concentration Phase of contingent XXIII of operation 'Support to Iraq' begins

The Concentration Phase of Contingent XXIII of Operation “Support to Iraq” (A/I, for its Spanish name Apoyo a Irak) began on October 13th, under the direction of the Melilla General Command.

jueves 16 de octubre de 2025

The Spanish Army deploys its counter-drone defense capabilities in “Atlas 25”

Various units from the Spanish Army, the Navy, the Air and Space Force, the Civil Guard, and the National Police Corps will deploy and integrate under a single command during Exercise “Atlas 25,” held from October 20th to 24th at the “Médano del Loro” Training and Firing Range (CMT) in Huelva.

viernes 10 de octubre de 2025

Exercise 'Long Precision 25' led by the Paratrooper Brigade

The “Almogávares” VI Paratrooper Brigade is leading Exercise “Long Precision 25”, taking place from September 29th to October 10th, with the participation of sniper teams from various allied countries—the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Portugal, Brazil, and Argentina—alongside teams from Spain’s State Law Enforcement Agencies, the Civil Guard and the National Police.

martes 7 de octubre de 2025

The Minister of Defense visits Troop Training Center No. 1 in Cáceres

On October 2nd, the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, visited the Army’s Troop Training Center No. 1 (CEFOT), located at “Santa Ana” Barracks in Cáceres, where she toured the facilities and spoke with the students, thanking them “for wanting to be part of the Armed Forces.”

jueves 2 de octubre de 2025

The Spanish Army takes part in the 'Youth Mediterranean Dialogue' 2025 conference

This week, the Spanish Army is actively collaborating with the Spanish Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (COAJE) in the framework of its main event, the 'Youth Mediterranean Dialogue,' thus reinforcing its commitment to promoting a Culture of Defense and international cooperation.

lunes 29 de septiembre de 2025

The 53rd National Defense Course visits the Army Headquarters

The 53rd National Defense Course visited the Army Headquarters in Madrid on September 25th. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army (SEJEME), Lieutenant General Alejandro Escámez, welcomed the 40 students at the Palacio de Buenavista.

lunes 29 de septiembre de 2025

The CBRN Regiment “Valencia” No. 1 tests its capabilities in Exercise "Toxic Valley" 25

The Deployable Chemical Laboratory (LQD) and the Sampling and Identification of Biological, Chemical and Radiological Agents Team (SIBCRA) of the CBRN Defense Regiment “Valencia” No. 1 took part, from September 15th to 19th, in the international exercise "Toxic Valley" 25, held at the CBRN Training and Testing Center in Zemianske Kostolany, Slovakia.

martes 23 de septiembre de 2025

21st Conference of War Correspondents

On September 22nd, the Spanish Army inaugurated the 21st War Correspondents Conference at the Army War and Leadership School (EGLET), during which 27 media professionals will receive the technical training necessary to carry out their work in conflict zones.

lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025

Official visit of the Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME) to the United Kingdom

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat y Berea, concluded on September 17th an official visit to the United Kingdom, which began on September 15th and was primarily conducted in London, Gloucester, Bulford, and Andover.

viernes 19 de septiembre de 2025

The Paratrooper Brigade leads the allied exercise 'Lone Paratrooper' in Valladolid

The 'Almogávares' VI Paratrooper Brigade (BRIPAC) is leading the combined joint exercise 'Lone Paratrooper' 2025 (LP25), taking place from September 8th to 19th at Villanubla Air Base in Valladolid.

miércoles 10 de septiembre de 2025

Appreciation ceremony for the support to the Army Awards Gala 2025

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat y Berea, presided on September 9th, at the Buenavista Palace — headquarters of the Army General Staff in Madrid — over the special appreciation ceremony for the sponsoring companies and collaborators of the Army Awards 2025 presentation ceremony.

miércoles 16 de julio de 2025

Army Situation Center visits mission in Slovakia

A delegation from the Army Situation Center (CESET), led by its Deputy Chief, Colonel David Cuesta Vallina, visited the Spanish contingents deployed in Slovakia on July 9th. The purpose of the visit was to assess both the progress of the units and the operational conditions on the ground, as well as to strengthen the connection between national command and the personnel deployed in the area.

lunes 14 de julio de 2025

The Minister of Defence decorates personnel from the 11th Infantry Regiment ‘España’ (REI 11) for Operation 'Support in Valencia'

On July 10th, the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, together with the Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat y Berea, decorated 25 service members from the 11th Engineer Specialties Regiment (REI 11) who took part in Operation 'Support in Valencia', following the floods caused by a cut-off low weather system (known in Spain as a DANA) on October 29th, 2024.

jueves 10 de julio de 2025

Two medical technician corporals assist a young woman with epilepsy in Valencia

Corporals Pedroche—assigned to the Information Operations Regiment No. 1—and Pallarés—of the Signal Regiment No. 21—both medical technicians, assisted a young foreign woman who was having an epileptic seizure in the Turia River Park area in Valencia.

martes 8 de julio de 2025

The EMMOE (Military School of Mountain and Special Operations) awards the Mountain and Special Operations diplomas for the 2024–2025 course

The parade ground of the “San Bernardo” barracks in Jaca (Huesca) hosted the diploma ceremony on July 5th for the 80th Mountain Course and the 69th Special Operations Course, corresponding to the 2024–2025 academic year.

lunes 9 de junio de 2025

The Legion takes part in Exercise Saber Guardian 25

More than 450 troops and 130 vehicles are taking part in Exercise Saber Guardian 25, whose execution phase is being conducted from June 9th to 24th.

viernes 30 de mayo de 2025

The second rotation of the A/I XXI contingent in Iraq returns to Melilla

The General Commander of Melilla, Luis Cortés Delgado, presided over the welcome ceremony for the second rotation of the A/I XXI support operation in Iraq, which returned to the autonomous city from Baghdad on May 28th.

martes 27 de mayo de 2025

The MAM (Maneuver Support Command) and Brigade XII are taking part in the 'Immediate Response 25' exercise in Greece

A total of 240 service members and 55 vehicles from the Maneuver Support Command (MAM) and the “Guadarrama” Brigade XII have deployed to Greece by air and sea—on board the Spanish Army Logistic Ship Ysabel—to take part in the NATO exercise “Immediate Response 25,” from May 26th to June 9th.

lunes 19 de mayo de 2025

The deployment to Slovakia for exercise 'Strong Lineage 25' has begun

The strategic projection for the Spanish participation in NATO exercise “Strong Lineage 25,” scheduled to take place in early June in Slovakia, began on May 16th with the embarkation of all equipment at the Port of Vigo (Pontevedra).

martes 13 de mayo de 2025

Farewell Ceremony for the Slovakia Eastern Flank Operation Contingent in Valladolid

The “El Empecinado” base, located in Santovenia de Pisuerga (Valladolid), hosted the farewell ceremony for the personnel of the contingent set to deploy to Slovakia starting on May 13th, as part of the Slovakia Eastern Flank Operation (SVK IV).

martes 6 de mayo de 2025

The Deputy Commander visits the CBRN Defense Regiment 'Valencia' No. 1

The Deputy Commander (DCOM) of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Spain Headquarters, Portuguese Army General Sergio Valente, visited the 1st CBRN Defense Regiment "Valencia" on April 30th at its facilities in the “Daoíz y Velarde” Barracks in Paterna.

lunes 5 de mayo de 2025

GACAPAC VI and BHELTRA V carry out the helitransport of a complete howitzer battery

The Paratrooper Field Artillery Group (GACAPAC) VI and the Transport Helicopter Battalion (BHELTRA) V carried out a joint activity on April 22nd as part of Exercise 'INTECAP'.

miércoles 9 de abril de 2025

The Defense Committees of the Spanish Parliament visit the Army General Headquarters

On April 7th, the Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army, Army General Amador Enseñat, along with the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Alejandro Escámez, welcomed the Defense Committees of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate at the Palace of Buenavista, headquarters of the Army General Headquarters.

miércoles 9 de abril de 2025

The 'Filipinas' Battalion of the 47th 'Palma' Regiment is conducting training as part of Exercise Balex 25

The 'Filipinas' Battalion of the 47th 'Palma' Regiment — part of the Balearic Islands General Command (COMGEBAL) — is currently taking part in Exercise "Balex 25", a training maneuver being conducted from March 30 to April 11 at the Chinchilla Training Center (CENAD) in Albacete.

miércoles 2 de abril de 2025

Training sessions between the Army's CBRN laboratories and the Military Emergency Unit (UME) in Valencia

The Spanish Army and the Military Emergency Unit (UME) held training sessions from March 24th to 28th at the “Daoíz y Velarde” Barracks (Valencia) on early identification processes for CBRN—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear—agents.

miércoles 26 de marzo de 2025

The Mountain Troops Command conducts its main exercise in the Huesca Pyrenees

The Mountain Troops Command (MTM) conducted its main exercise,"Infierno Blanco" (White Hell) 2025," from March 15th to 21st in the Western Valleys Natural Park and the Aragón Valley, in the Huesca Pyrenees.

jueves 20 de marzo de 2025

The Commander of the Eurocorps visits the Army Headquarters

The Commander of the Eurocorps (COMEC), Lieutenant General Piotr Blazeusz, visited the Buenavista Palace, headquarters of the Army General Staff, on March 19th, where he was received by the Chief of Staff of the Army, General of the Army Amador Enseñat.

viernes 14 de marzo de 2025

José Ramón Estévez and Carlos Herrera, new ambassadors of the Army Brand

The Chief of Staff of the Army (JEME), General of the Army Amador Enseñat y Berea, presided over the appointment ceremony of businessman José Ramón Estévez Puerto and journalist Carlos Herrera Crusset as ambassadors of the Army Brand on March 12th in Madrid. The event took place at the Buenavista Palace, headquarters of the Army General Staff.

martes 11 de marzo de 2025

Awarding of the Cross of Military Merit with White Distinction to the athlete María Pérez

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Army, General of the Army Amador Enseñat y Berea, presided over the ceremony for the awarding of the Cross of Military Merit with White Distinction to the athlete María Pérez. The event took place on March 10th at the Buenavista Palace, headquarters of the Army General Staff, in Madrid.

viernes 7 de marzo de 2025

Three soldiers save the life of a traffic accident victim

Corporal Belaid, assigned to the 8th Engineer Regiment, and Corporals Abdelkader and Mohamed, from the Headquarters Battalion of the General Command of Melilla, were in the library of the Troop Club on March 3rd when they heard a loud noise outside, characteristic of a traffic accident.

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