On July 11, 2025, the Spanish General Staff announced that the Spanish Armed Forces, deployed to Latvia as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence, participated in Exercise Forge 2025 at the Ādaži Military Base. This training involved units from Brigade X “Guzmán el Bueno,” supported by the Logistic Brigade, Field Artillery Command, and Air Defense Artillery Command. Spain contributed armored vehicles, artillery, engineers, and air defense assets to the Canada-led Multinational Battlegroup Latvia (MN BG LVA), including Leopard 2E main battle tanks, Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles, and NASAMS systems. Additional support included a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) team and a Raven UAV. The Spanish detachment is part of Operation Flanco Este Letonia XVII and is under the operational control of the Spanish Joint Operations Command (MOPS). Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Leopard 2E integrates wedge-shaped turret armor derived from the Leopard 2A5 design, similar in concept to the Swedish Strv 122, and features embedded protection rather than bolt-on kits. (Picture source: Spanish MoD) |